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AWG 872T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,714 mi
Last recorded64,714 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWG 872T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,714 miles

offside rear inner skirt has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,707 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,321 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 64,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches slightley corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,516 miles

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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AWG 872T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AWG 872T, 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

How do I check the history of AWG 872T?

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What year was AWG 872T registered?

AWG 872T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is AWG 872T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWG 872T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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