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VLS 707T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLS 707T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 86,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 28 May 2018 84,531 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2017 82,636 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear road wheel nut holes look worn

Pass 27 May 2016 81,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 79,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 77,798 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 75,032 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 73,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,686 miles

slight play steering rack arm o/s

Fail 18 Mar 2010 67,686 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

slight play steering rack arm o/s

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,837 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 90,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,974 miles

battery tray corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 86,947 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

battery tray corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,368 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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VLS 707T 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 82.4%.

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 VLS 707T, 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 VLS 707T registered?

VLS 707T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 3 May 1979.

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