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TUN 805T

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

12,941 mi
Last recorded12,941 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUN 805T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 12,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 12,851 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 12,849 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 12,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 12,703 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 12,694 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 12,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 12,396 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 12,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 12,283 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,149 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 11,639 miles

neareside screen washer jet blocked but offside jet supplies enough water

Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,574 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 11,569 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 11,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 10,907 miles

front suspension requires greecing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 10,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,135 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,045 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 10,040 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,873 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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TUN 805T is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 805T, 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 TUN 805T registered?

TUN 805T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is TUN 805T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUN 805T shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TUN 805T have outstanding finance?

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