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GTL 520T

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,948 mi
Last recorded21,948 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTL 520T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,948 miles

maim beam w/l inop

Fail 2 Mar 2012 21,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

maim beam w/l inop

Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,982 miles

Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 19,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,107 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 16,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 14,550 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 12,858 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GTL 520T is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GTL 520T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GTL 520T?

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What year was GTL 520T registered?

GTL 520T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is GTL 520T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTL 520T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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