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WIG 9220

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

766 mi
Last recorded766 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIG 9220
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 766 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 94,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 94,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn truion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,964 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near exsisting repair to rail (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to centre rear valance

Fail 9 Mar 2016 93,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play due to loose track rod end nut (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near exsisting repair to rail (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to centre rear valance

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,918 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 93,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 93,053 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 93,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,218 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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WIG 9220 is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WIG 9220, 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 WIG 9220 registered?

WIG 9220 is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is WIG 9220 safe to buy?

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