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MDW 52G

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,851 mi
Last recorded78,851 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDW 52G
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,761 miles

slight flat spots on rear tyres

Fail 7 Apr 2014 78,758 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight flat spots on rear tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,707 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,707 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,678 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 78,678 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,621 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009
Fail 3 Oct 2009 78,519 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,182 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 78,174 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,733 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 77,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f inner wing and floorpan holed and corroded but not witin perscribed areas

rear fuel pipe perished

Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,131 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 77,118 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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MDW 52G is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MDW 52G, 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.

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MDW 52G is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 8 June 1979.

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