MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,144 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear axle support strap broken
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside parking brake low reading
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub/backplate area (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear axle support strap broken
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside parking brake low reading
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
engine oil leak.
hazard lights appear faulty when first switched on.
n/s/r. suspension check strap broken.
rear exhaust mounts broken.
speedometer is insecure.
steering rack worn and noisey.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure bolt loose (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
engine oil leak.
hazard lights appear faulty when first switched on.
n/s/r. suspension check strap broken.
rear exhaust mounts broken.
speedometer is insecure.
steering rack worn and noisey.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
nearside rear axle strap deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
nearside rear axle strap deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
advise slight movement on steering rack offside iner bush
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
n/s front tyre has cracks on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
n/s front tyre has cracks on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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RBZ 5221 is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 RBZ 5221, 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 RBZ 5221 registered?
RBZ 5221 is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.
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