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VHU 652T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,277 mi
Last recorded97,277 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHU 652T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,277 miles

Emissions erratic

Handbrake unbalance - nearside lazy

Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,051 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 96,051 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,328 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 94,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 94,530 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 93,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 93,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 92,670 miles

Oil leak

underside,brake pipes and fuel pipes coated in sealer

Fail 6 May 2013 92,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

underside,brake pipes and fuel pipes coated in sealer

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,659 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,226 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 90,969 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 90,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 87,626 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,277 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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VHU 652T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHU 652T, 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 VHU 652T registered?

VHU 652T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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The MOT history for VHU 652T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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