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SUP 338V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,253 mi
Last recorded61,253 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUP 338V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,253 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,242 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,517 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 56,514 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted locking device innafective (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted locking device innafective (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted locking device innafective (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,425 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 56,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 56,409 miles

all 4 tyres cracking quite badly

Pass 2 May 2007 56,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 56,102 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 56,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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SUP 338V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SUP 338V, 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.

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What year was SUP 338V registered?

SUP 338V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 2 October 1979.

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