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BER 149V

1979 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,858 mi
Last recorded56,858 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBER 149V
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 56,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 56,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,236 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,501 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 55,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,172 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 51,308 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside front rack gaitor cracking

Slight play to both sides front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,737 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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BER 149V is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BER 149V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BER 149V registered?

BER 149V is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 12 September 1979.

Is BER 149V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BER 149V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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