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USH 163T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

5,615 mi
Last recorded5,615 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSH 163T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 5,615 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Front both trunions slight play in joints

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake back plate covered in oil

Rear both chassie legs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 5,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front mount area (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake back plate covered in oil

Rear both chassie legs corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 5,250 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 5,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 5,098 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 5,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 4,687 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake warning lamp on

Fail 24 Apr 2013 4,686 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake warning lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 4,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 4,052 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 4,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r floor holed

play on n/s/f stub

slight play on both rack end

Pass 20 Aug 2010 4,046 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 4,034 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 3,991 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

slight bind from nearside front brake

slight bind from nearside rear brake

slight play from both front stub pins

Pass 17 Aug 2007 2,976 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 2,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 2,081 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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USH 163T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 USH 163T, 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 USH 163T registered?

USH 163T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is USH 163T safe to buy?

The MOT history for USH 163T shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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