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PCW 951T

1979 MG Mgb GT

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCW 951T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 85,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,551 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,455 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,241 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,868 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/sf o/sf n/sr o/sr tyres have age related fractures in tread.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 83,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,479 miles

n/sr o/sr n/sf o/sf tyres all have small aged fractures in tread.

Fail 12 Oct 2013 83,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

n/sr o/sr n/sf o/sf tyres all have small aged fractures in tread.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 83,355 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 83,355 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,219 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 83,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 82,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 82,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Aug 2007 80,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,236 miles

n/s/f suspension lower trunnion joint to wishbone has some free play.

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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PCW 951T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PCW 951T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was PCW 951T registered?

PCW 951T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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