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OHO 166T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,396 mi
Last recorded33,396 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHO 166T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 33,396 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 33,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 32,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 32,414 miles

Offside Front king pin small movement

hazzard lights flashing fast

Fail 14 Sep 2023 32,414 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front king pin small movement

hazzard lights flashing fast

Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,676 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,126 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,612 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,999 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 29,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,261 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 29,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,263 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 28,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 27,978 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 27,523 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,140 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

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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OHO 166T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHO 166T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OHO 166T?

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What year was OHO 166T registered?

OHO 166T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is OHO 166T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OHO 166T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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