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AVJ 282V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,983 mi
Last recorded99,983 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVJ 282V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 99,983 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,468 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,414 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 99,252 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 99,249 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,477 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight wear in N/S/R anti-roll bar bush

Unable to inspect offside and nearside outer sills, covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2010 97,477 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Unable to inspect offside and nearside outer sills, covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,458 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Unable to check condition of outer sills O/S and N/S due to trims being fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2009 96,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Unable to check condition of outer sills O/S and N/S due to trims being fitted

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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AVJ 282V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AVJ 282V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVJ 282V registered?

AVJ 282V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is AVJ 282V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVJ 282V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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