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WVA 29T

1979 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,223 mi
Last recorded53,223 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVA 29T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,223 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,769 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower - sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,796 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,415 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,050 miles

NEARSIDE JACKING POINT HAS HAD POOR WELDING REPAIR

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL TO FLOOR HAS HAD POOR WELDING REPAIR

Fail 19 Sep 2011 51,050 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE JACKING POINT HAS HAD POOR WELDING REPAIR

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL TO FLOOR HAS HAD POOR WELDING REPAIR

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,802 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 50,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,800 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 50,799 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,523 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 48,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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WVA 29T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVA 29T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WVA 29T registered?

WVA 29T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is WVA 29T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVA 29T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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