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VDE 94T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,539 mi
Last recorded88,539 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDE 94T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,539 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,453 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,351 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,129 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,056 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,902 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 87,871 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 87,495 miles

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

Indicators flash slowly at first and then increase to within allowed limits

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 87,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 87,176 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,488 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,866 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 85,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both steering track arms

slight play in bottom of both kingpin assemblies

Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,328 miles

1 bulb out in n/s number plate lamp.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

handbrake link rod from o/s to n/s corroded and thin.

offside front lower bump stop in poor condition.

play in king pin assemblies, especially n/s.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 85,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

handbrake link rod from o/s to n/s corroded and thin.

offside front lower bump stop in poor condition.

play in king pin assemblies, especially n/s.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,916 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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VDE 94T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VDE 94T, 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 VDE 94T registered?

VDE 94T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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