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456 GGU

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,383 mi
Last recorded79,383 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration456 GGU
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

repair to o/s/f chassis/ floor has been repaired from the inside

suface corrosion forming on outer sills

various welded repairs to vehicles underside which have been under sealed

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,112 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 79,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,974 miles

Nearside Front /NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING ON OUTSIDE WALLS

Fail 21 Jun 2016 78,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front /NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING ON OUTSIDE WALLS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,940 miles

off side floor repaired from inside

Fail 30 Jun 2015 78,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

off side floor repaired from inside

Fail 27 Jun 2014 78,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rust off side front floor outside proscribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,907 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rust off side front floor outside proscribed area

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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456 GGU is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 456 GGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 456 GGU?

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What year was 456 GGU registered?

456 GGU is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 22 January 1979.

Is 456 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 456 GGU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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