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ABW 960L

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,264 mi
Last recorded91,264 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 960L
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,264 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 91,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 90,712 miles

Nearside Rear body strap is broken

Fail 23 May 2017 90,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear body strap is broken

Pass 16 May 2016 90,400 miles

Nearside Rear body strap is broken

Pass 21 May 2015 90,134 miles

shight play in offside rear hub

Fail 20 May 2015 90,134 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front flexible brake hoses are close to shock absorbers

shight play in offside rear hub

Pass 13 May 2014 89,701 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 89,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 89,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 88,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 88,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 87,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,302 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 May 2008 86,829 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 86,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 86,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 85,431 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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ABW 960L is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ABW 960L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABW 960L registered?

ABW 960L is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is ABW 960L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 960L shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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