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WMT 19T

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,886 mi
Last recorded78,886 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMT 19T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 78,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 78,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel pump insecure pipes hitting rear alex (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure under side (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/box/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,987 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,630 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,937 miles

rear support rubber on handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2006 71,004 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 71,004 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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WMT 19T is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WMT 19T, 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 WMT 19T registered?

WMT 19T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 8 January 1979.

Is WMT 19T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMT 19T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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