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WFN 505T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFN 505T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 82,345 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

slight play n/s front lower king pin trunnion bush

Fail 9 Dec 2009 82,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

slight play n/s front lower king pin trunnion bush

Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

bottom of battery box frail.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

bottom of battery box frail.

Fail 10 Dec 2007 79,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 79,599 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 78,377 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 76,411 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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WFN 505T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WFN 505T, 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 WFN 505T registered?

WFN 505T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 11 May 1979.

Is WFN 505T safe to buy?

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