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TWL 42T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

1,170 mi
Last recorded1,170 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWL 42T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 1,170 miles

rust on offside front chassis/castle rail

slight play front king pins

Pass 14 Nov 2017 680 miles

front lower wishbone bushes splitting

light rust offside front chassis/castle rail

Pass 17 Sep 2016 76 miles

light rust front chassis

lower wishbone bushes splitting

rear springs soft

Pass 19 Sep 2015 99,404 miles

front lower wishbone bushes splitting

rear springs soft

rust offside front chassis/castle rail

Pass 27 Sep 2014 98,439 miles

front lower wishbone bushes light tearing

light rust on front chassis

rear springs soft

Pass 28 Sep 2013 97,630 miles

light rust on front chassis

light tearing on front lower wishbone bushes

rear springs soft

Fail 29 Sep 2012 96,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

light rearing on front lower arm bushes

light rust offside front chassis

Pass 29 Sep 2012 96,832 miles

light rearing on front lower arm bushes

light rust offside front chassis

Pass 1 Oct 2011 95,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 94,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 94,963 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 94,906 miles

Front screen damaged

N/s/front king pin play

Rear leaf springs are poor

Fail 18 Sep 2009 94,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front screen damaged

N/s/front king pin play

Rear leaf springs are poor

Pass 26 Sep 2008 94,504 miles

Front screen slight damage

Fail 24 Sep 2008 94,504 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front screen slight damage

Slight play in front steering trunnion joints

Steering rack play

Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,385 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 94,275 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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TWL 42T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TWL 42T, 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

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What year was TWL 42T registered?

TWL 42T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 10 April 1979.

Is TWL 42T safe to buy?

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