MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
radiator leaking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
radiator leaking
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres sidewalls perishing
corrosion to floors
nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorated - suggest attention
nearside rear tyre tread damaged - suggest replace
rear exhaust mounting broken - system still supported
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres sidewalls perishing
rear exhaust mount broken - system still secure
slight bind on offside rear brake
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?
Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PFC 479M is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1974 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 PFC 479M, 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 52 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PFC 479M is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 8 May 1974.
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