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GGC 193T

1979 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

54,134 mi
Last recorded54,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGC 193T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 54,134 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 54,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 52,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 52,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 51,029 miles

Coolant leak lower radiator slight dampness

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front kingpins worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,583 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,756 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,616 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 43,616 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,281 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2016 42,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,689 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,806 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,300 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,415 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,132 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear inner wleel arch / inner wing slightly corroded

rad slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,533 miles

front tyres small splits

r/o/s sill corroded

rear underwing areas corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 36,531 miles

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

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

front tyres small splits

r/o/s sill corroded

rear underwing areas corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,646 miles

front tyres small splits

slight play rack

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,246 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 35,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres small splits

Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres showing surface cracks, rear tyres show more then the front

nail in tyre

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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GGC 193T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GGC 193T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GGC 193T?

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What year was GGC 193T registered?

GGC 193T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 January 1979.

Is GGC 193T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGC 193T shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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