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WEU 553T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,712 mi
Last recorded33,712 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 553T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,712 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 33,149 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 33,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 31,043 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 30,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,829 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,436 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,945 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,578 miles

oil leak from nearside rear half shaft bearing seal

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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WEU 553T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WEU 553T, 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 WEU 553T registered?

WEU 553T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is WEU 553T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEU 553T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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