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WXI 535

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,008 mi
Last recorded8,008 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWXI 535
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 8,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside handbrake effort

trims fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2014 7,892 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,092 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 6,775 miles

N/S rear hub leaking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 6,765 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

N/S rear hub leaking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 4,984 miles

Brake back plate oily

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 4,984 miles

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

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

Brake back plate oily

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 3,952 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 3,952 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 2,218 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 2,181 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 1,366 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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WXI 535 is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WXI 535, 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 WXI 535 registered?

WXI 535 is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is WXI 535 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WXI 535 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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