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TUN 795T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,507 mi
Last recorded42,507 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUN 795T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 42,507 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,505 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,967 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 41,967 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,278 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 40,278 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,597 miles

slight play in offside and nearside inner track rod joints

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,889 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 11 Apr 2006 33,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,737 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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TUN 795T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TUN 795T, 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 TUN 795T?

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What year was TUN 795T registered?

TUN 795T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is TUN 795T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUN 795T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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