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WAA 158V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,941 mi
Last recorded42,941 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAA 158V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,941 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 42,918 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,352 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,440 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,440 miles

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????]

Pass 10 May 2006 37,175 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 37,167 miles

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?

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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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.

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