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UKT 620T

1979 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

3,514 mi
Last recorded3,514 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKT 620T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 3,514 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 2,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 2,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 2,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 1,914 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil seepage from hub oil seal

Pass 5 Jun 2020 1,548 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 1,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 319 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 319 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017
Fail 9 Jun 2017

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 10,864 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 10,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,488 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 10,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

adjust handbrake/os aim/smoky/os rack gaiter/slight play in front kingpins/front pads low/chip in zone b of screen

Fail 27 Sep 2006 10,465 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Genral corrosion to car.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Permissable play in steering rack ends.

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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UKT 620T is a 1979 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UKT 620T, 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 UKT 620T registered?

UKT 620T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is UKT 620T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKT 620T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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