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SFY 701T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,474 mi
Last recorded57,474 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFY 701T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,474 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,422 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,273 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,828 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 56,826 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2012 56,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 54,238 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 53,125 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 53,109 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 51,929 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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SFY 701T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SFY 701T, 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 SFY 701T?

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What year was SFY 701T registered?

SFY 701T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 16 May 1979.

Is SFY 701T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFY 701T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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