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FWK 5T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,484 mi
Last recorded85,484 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWK 5T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 85,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 85,190 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 85,190 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,999 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Offside Front slight play in kingpin

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,993 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 78,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 78,987 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 78,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 78,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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FWK 5T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FWK 5T, 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 FWK 5T?

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What year was FWK 5T registered?

FWK 5T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 13 June 1979.

Is FWK 5T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWK 5T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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