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PAB 628T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,416 mi
Last recorded20,416 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAB 628T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 20,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 20,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,078 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 20,078 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,799 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 19,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,537 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,978 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,342 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

both front king pins slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 3,211 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 3,202 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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PAB 628T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PAB 628T, 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 PAB 628T registered?

PAB 628T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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