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TCK 221T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,221 mi
Last recorded2,221 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCK 221T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 2,221 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 2,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 1,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 1,346 miles

Front Under bonnet fuel pipe to carb. could do with upgrading to a stainless over braided type. Is in close proximity to the fan belt.

Rear Fuel pipe chafing Along the fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 1,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 759 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,264 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 92,264 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Fuel hose insecure under bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle front panel and exhaust on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Exhaust (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Bottom pulley rubbing anti-roll bar

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2012 90,449 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/r axle strap missing

split pins missing out of front anti roll bar fixing nuts

Fail 17 May 2012 90,449 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/r axle strap missing

split pins missing out of front anti roll bar fixing nuts

Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,787 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 88,784 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 86,366 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 86,366 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 85,280 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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TCK 221T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCK 221T, 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

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What year was TCK 221T registered?

TCK 221T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is TCK 221T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCK 221T shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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