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RBZ 5221

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,144 mi
Last recorded9,144 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 5221
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 9,144 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 9,144 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 7,712 miles

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.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 7,712 miles

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.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 4,371 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 4,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,868 miles

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

advise slight movement on steering rack offside iner bush

Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 98,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 96,985 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 96,700 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 96,700 miles

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?

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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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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