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MCT 83G

1989 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,482 mi
Last recorded81,482 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1989 MG B GT78,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCT 83G
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2014 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,482 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Fail 26 May 2010 80,851 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 80,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 80,482 miles

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)

Fail 6 May 2009 80,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 9 May 2008 80,047 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 78,985 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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MCT 83G is a 1989 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,935 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 MCT 83G, 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 37 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MCT 83G registered?

MCT 83G is a 1989 MG B GT, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is MCT 83G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCT 83G shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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