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RFR 681T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

29,888 mi
Last recorded29,888 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFR 681T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,888 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 28,999 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 28,999 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 28,972 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 28,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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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RFR 681T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 RFR 681T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RFR 681T?

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What year was RFR 681T registered?

RFR 681T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 3 May 1979.

Is RFR 681T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFR 681T shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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