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PFM 800V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,981 mi
Last recorded37,981 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFM 800V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,981 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 37,964 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on the underside and topside of the vehicle

Nearside front brake pads low

Offside front brake pads very very low

Oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,994 miles

General oil leaks from engine, gearbox and diff

General under body corrosion

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General oil leaks from engine, gearbox and diff

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,215 miles

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)

hand brake strap broken

Fail 26 Oct 2011 34,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,062 miles

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

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

handbrake cable strap broken

handbrake high

o/s/r fog light not working

Fail 27 Oct 2010 35,061 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake cable strap broken

handbrake high

o/s/r fog light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,216 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 30,215 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 30,250 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,922 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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PFM 800V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PFM 800V, 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 PFM 800V registered?

PFM 800V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 18 September 1979.

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