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OHG 559T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

62,982 mi
Last recorded62,982 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHG 559T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 62,982 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside upper door post corroded

unable to check repairs to nearside outer sill

unable to check repairs to offside outer sill

Fail 29 Apr 2016 62,977 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside upper door post corroded

unable to check repairs to nearside outer sill

unable to check repairs to offside outer sill

Fail 18 Sep 2015 62,971 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside sills unable to check repairs

oil leak

slight play in nearside front suspension king pin

slight play in offside front suspension king pin

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,522 miles

both rear sill unable to check repairs

Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear sill unable to check repairs

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,993 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 54,993 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,936 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,519 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 51,510 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,662 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,049 miles

rear brakes out of balance

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 26 Sep 2008 45,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front lower trunion bolt hole & nut worn but no movement

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,104 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 41,102 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,743 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 36,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust clamp broken

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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OHG 559T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 OHG 559T, 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 OHG 559T registered?

OHG 559T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 20 February 1979.

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