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PAB 905T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,539 mi
Last recorded52,539 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAB 905T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 52,539 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 52,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,315 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,258 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 50,834 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 50,230 miles

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 905T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PAB 905T, 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

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What year was PAB 905T registered?

PAB 905T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is PAB 905T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAB 905T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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