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SCW 590T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,210 mi
Last recorded28,210 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 590T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 28,210 miles

Front corrosion around front lip below bumper

Fail 14 Oct 2020 28,210 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected cylinder seized causing brakes to stick on (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front corrosion around front lip below bumper

Pass 12 May 2015 27,345 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 May 2015 27,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 27,113 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SIGNS OF AGE CRACKING

Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,108 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,089 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHT AGE CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,073 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,573 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 26,214 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 26,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SCW 590T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SCW 590T, 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 SCW 590T?

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What year was SCW 590T registered?

SCW 590T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is SCW 590T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 590T shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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