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FUB 603T

1979 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,778 mi
Last recorded34,778 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 1979 MG GT49,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUB 603T
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 34,778 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 34,404 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 33,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 33,599 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 32,697 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 23 Dec 2016 32,009 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

general under body corrosion

heavily undersealed

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,226 miles

offside front wheel arch corroding

slight knock nearside front suspension

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2014 31,219 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front wheel arch corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,185 miles

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

Oil leak

heavily wax oiled under vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2013 31,184 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

heavily wax oiled under vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,777 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 26,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,850 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 25,850 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 22,854 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,556 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 21,867 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,702 miles

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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FUB 603T is a 1979 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FUB 603T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FUB 603T registered?

FUB 603T is a 1979 MG GT, first registered on 12 March 1979.

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