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RWL 811T

1979 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,267 mi
Last recorded8,267 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 811T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 8,267 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 8,258 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 6,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and floor by rear spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 6,056 miles

nearside and offside front engine mountings worn

nearside outer sill corroded

play in nearside front king pin

wear in both front steering rack inner ball joints

Fail 4 Jul 2016 6,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front engine mountings worn

nearside outer sill corroded

play in nearside front king pin

wear in both front steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 3 Jun 2015 5,548 miles

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

nearside rear anti roll bar mounting worn

nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2015 5,548 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear anti roll bar mounting worn

nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 2,265 miles

offside rear fog lamp not working

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 2,265 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear fog lamp not working

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 96,909 miles

front brake pads low

slight play in steering column universal joint

Fail 31 May 2013 96,909 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 11 Jun 2012 91,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,409 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 7 Jun 2011 86,406 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,627 miles

Oil leak

both inner rack joints slight play

Pass 14 May 2009 76,035 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,487 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 71,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,296 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 57,613 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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RWL 811T is a 1979 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RWL 811T, 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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What year was RWL 811T registered?

RWL 811T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 15 January 1979.

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