MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind shock absorber, (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trunnion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trunnion, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind shock absorber, (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Extremely high level of surface corrosion, under coating,very poor,strongly advise.
Nearside Front Bump stop missing.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor above spring hanger poor condition, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed by corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor above spring hanger poor condition, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded above spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Some brake pipes greased.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor corroded above spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Some brake pipes greased.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coolant leak from heater vent,pipe, ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both, (2.4.B.1a)
indicators do work above 60 but less than 120,
some brake pipes greased,
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coolant leak from heater vent,pipe, ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both, (2.4.B.1a)
some brake pipes greased,
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre sidewall perishing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre sidewall perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise full brake check
Advise off side rear brake pipe rusty.
Advise rear tyres badly perished
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advise rear tyres badly perished
n/s/r hub oil seal, slight leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all fuel hose cracked
n/s/f footwell chassis rail corroded
n/s/r hub oil seal, slight leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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RSH 799S is a 1980 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 RSH 799S, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RSH 799S is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1980.
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