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OFR 603T

1979 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,535 mi
Last recorded11,535 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 603T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 11,535 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 11,535 miles

Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 10,995 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 10,995 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 10,012 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2023 8,770 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 8,429 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 8,331 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r bump stop missing and area slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 7,970 miles

Offside Front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2018 7,498 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 6,876 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 6,601 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 4,779 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 2,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers worn, but clearing screen

Fail 28 Nov 2014 2,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers worn, but clearing screen

Pass 28 May 2010 1,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chrome oversills fitted not allowing full inspection

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 14 May 2010 1,920 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

chrome oversills fitted not allowing full inspection

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 233 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 May 2009 233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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OFR 603T is a 1979 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OFR 603T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OFR 603T registered?

OFR 603T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 7 February 1979.

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