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FNB 544V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,564 mi
Last recorded67,564 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 544V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,526 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,471 miles

all suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,455 miles

CORROSION UNDERBODY/JACKING POINTS

SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED/BUSHES WEAR

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,130 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2014 67,130 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,127 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,977 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension components corroding

underbody corrosion present

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,615 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/front bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,485 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner wishbone bushes deteriorated

bump stop missing o/s/front

wiper arms weak

Pass 12 Jun 2007 66,420 miles

wiper arms worn †corrotion pressent underbody

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 66,054 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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FNB 544V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FNB 544V, 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 FNB 544V registered?

FNB 544V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FNB 544V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNB 544V shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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