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RSH 799S

1980 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSH 799S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2022 80,870 miles

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.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,776 miles

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 80,714 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,593 miles

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.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 80,576 miles

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.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,058 miles

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,

Fail 18 Aug 2017 79,049 miles

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,

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,699 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2016 78,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 77,453 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,453 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,788 miles

Advise rear tyres badly perished

Fail 4 Jul 2014 75,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,971 miles

n/s/r hub oil seal, slight leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 72,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,747 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 65,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,809 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,437 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,356 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,150 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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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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