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AKV 669S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,560 mi
Last recorded84,560 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKV 669S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 84,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,109 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 83,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 83,091 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 83,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 82,260 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 81,101 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 80,562 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 80,562 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,497 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 80,405 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in propshaft front u/j

Pass 23 Sep 2008 80,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,171 miles

all four tyres cracking on walls

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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AKV 669S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 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 AKV 669S, 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 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKV 669S registered?

AKV 669S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 3 July 1978.

Is AKV 669S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKV 669S 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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