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GWD 799K

1976 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,352 mi
Last recorded58,352 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWD 799K
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,352 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 58,352 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 58,217 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,682 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 36,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,533 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 35,409 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

engine cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,284 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,236 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 33,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade catching screen rubber at top

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,496 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,291 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,063 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 21,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,388 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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GWD 799K is a 1976 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,848 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 GWD 799K, 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 50 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWD 799K registered?

GWD 799K is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 6 February 1976.

Is GWD 799K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWD 799K shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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