MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,941 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
king pins dry[grease]??
roof slightly corroded round sun roof hatch area??
two bents bonnet rear [carburettor tops????]
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
clutch pedal rubber worn †suspension/king pins dry. †engine sump repair/leaks oil †oil pump head pipe unions leak †
roof corroded?? †near side rear inner wing/wheel ach panel possible filler repair???by suspension/seat belt mounts??
under side vehicle corroded slightly/panels replaced/ large amount sealant applied????
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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WAA 158V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WAA 158V, 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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WAA 158V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 9 October 1979.
Is WAA 158V safe to buy?
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