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GVL 962T

1979 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,723 mi
Last recorded72,723 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVL 962T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 72,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 71,783 miles

o/s cross member poor repair

Fail 9 Aug 2017 71,783 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s cross member poor repair

Pass 6 Aug 2016 70,946 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,305 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,305 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,287 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 70,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,686 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,158 miles

Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes as general metal fatige been weled and blacked through out req wax oil to protected

Fail 2 Aug 2012 69,158 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 68,469 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES REQ GOOD CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK DUE TO AGE AND OUTER SILLS BEHIND COVERS HEAVEY BLACK LOOKS WEAK REQ CLEAN RE WAX OIL CHECK GENERAL METAL FATIGE PRESSENT REQ ALL RUSTY DRY AREAS TREATING

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,469 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES REQ GOOD CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK DUE TO AGE AND OUTER SILLS BEHIND COVERS HEAVEY BLACK LOOKS WEAK REQ CLEAN RE WAX OIL CHECK GENERAL METAL FATIGE PRESSENT REQ ALL RUSTY DRY AREAS TREATING

Pass 6 Jun 2010 67,769 miles

Inner Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

sills floor chassi been weled and blacked advise to general metal fatige wax oil req

Fail 24 May 2010 67,769 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Inner Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

sills floor chassi been weled and blacked advise to general metal fatige wax oil req

Pass 22 Jul 2007 66,836 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2007 66,836 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

slight play in both king pins

Fail 17 Jul 2007 66,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight play within king pin nearside front

slight play within king pins offside front

Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,166 miles

all brake pipes signs of slight corrosion

front wishbone bushes signs of perishing

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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GVL 962T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVL 962T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GVL 962T registered?

GVL 962T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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