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WVE 434T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,211 mi
Last recorded63,211 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVE 434T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 63,211 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers poor.

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,159 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,024 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,988 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 62,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,831 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,062 miles

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

has corrosion to rear of outer sill and just above offside jack point both of which are slight

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 61,159 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,932 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,932 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,241 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2006 58,628 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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WVE 434T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WVE 434T, 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 WVE 434T registered?

WVE 434T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is WVE 434T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVE 434T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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