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VOU 113T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,998 mi
Last recorded57,998 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOU 113T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,998 miles

wear noted in rear anti roll bar bushes..rear no plate deterioated..surface rusting to rear chassis rails

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,233 miles

coil springs very rusted/general body corrosion to non prescribed areas.corrosion to boot floor.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,227 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

coil springs very rusted/general body corrosion to non prescribed areas.corrosion to boot floor.

Fail 9 Aug 2012 56,296 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake imbalance noted...

Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,296 miles

rear brake imbalance noted...

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,289 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 64,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both track rod ends close to wheel rims

corroions close to both jacking points

Fail 23 Apr 2007 55,524 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both track rod ends close to wheel rims

corroions close to both jacking points

Fail 28 Mar 2007 55,522 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both track rod end close to wheels

corrosion to both outer chassis close jacking points

Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,039 miles

Nearside jacking point excessively corroded....centre exhaust box cracked along bottom face and leaking very slightly...all front inner wishbone bushes in poor condition..

offside rear brake is binding....fuel line from filter to carbs is perished...front alloy wheels run very close to track rod ends...

Fail 26 Jan 2006 53,975 miles

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

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

One bulb in each of the No plate lamp units not working...nearside jacking point has excessive corrosion....centre exhaust box is cracked along the bottom causing a minor leak.....all front inner wishbone bushes in poor condition....

offside rear brake is binding and park brake effort of that wheel is slightly low, only just good enough to pass test....fuel line from filter to carbs is perished.....front alloy wheels run very close to the track rod 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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VOU 113T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VOU 113T, 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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VOU 113T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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