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CTV 525T

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,657 mi
Last recorded57,657 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 525T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 57,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

osr and both front tyres old and starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,420 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 57,257 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 57,254 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,498 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 56,339 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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CTV 525T is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CTV 525T, 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 CTV 525T registered?

CTV 525T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is CTV 525T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 525T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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