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FAL 885V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAL 885V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,603 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,968 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 83,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,883 miles

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,939 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,823 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,651 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,967 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,884 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 81,412 miles

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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FAL 885V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FAL 885V, 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 FAL 885V registered?

FAL 885V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FAL 885V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAL 885V shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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