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UEY 715T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,054 mi
Last recorded91,054 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 715T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,054 miles

corrosion around screen mounts and door hinges

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,054 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around screen mounts and door hinges

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Fail 14 Mar 2013 91,051 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to carry out full inspection of sills due to covers

Pass 11 May 2012 91,030 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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UEY 715T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 UEY 715T, 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 UEY 715T?

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What year was UEY 715T registered?

UEY 715T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is UEY 715T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 715T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UEY 715T have outstanding finance?

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