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179 GNM

1975 MG B GT V8

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,030 mi
Last recorded14,030 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration179 GNM
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 14,030 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 13,273 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 13,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 11,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 9,609 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 7,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 5,031 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 4,931 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 4,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 4,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 3,746 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 3,740 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 3,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 3,652 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/wiper deteriorated

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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179 GNM is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 179 GNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 179 GNM registered?

179 GNM is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 1 June 1975.

Is 179 GNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 179 GNM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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