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UJX 784T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJX 784T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,011 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,411 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 78,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 78,136 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded

slight play in the rear propshaft joint

Fail 4 Dec 2015 78,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

o/s/f outer sill corroded

slight play in the rear propshaft joint

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,100 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,096 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fluid leak at o/s/r wheel

Pass 9 Dec 2013 77,439 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 77,394 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 76,549 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 76,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 76,428 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 76,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking/spliting

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,027 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 75,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,978 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 72,978 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 14 May 2007 71,764 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 71,760 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 71,274 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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UJX 784T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UJX 784T, 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 UJX 784T registered?

UJX 784T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 21 May 1979.

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