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TIG 1747

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,092 mi
Last recorded71,092 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 1747
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,092 miles

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing.

Rear lower shock absorber bushes slightly perished.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 67,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,579 miles

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

osr inner wing rusting behind wheel

Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,579 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

osr inner wing rusting behind wheel

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

slight corrosionbelow o/s/f a pillar

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,799 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 47,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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TIG 1747 is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TIG 1747, 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 TIG 1747 registered?

TIG 1747 is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is TIG 1747 safe to buy?

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