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FND 502V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,760 mi
Last recorded37,760 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFND 502V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,760 miles

battery loose

engine noise?

fuel pipe near gearbox corrosion

heater hose blown

n/s/f king pin slight lift

o/s/f bump stops missing

o/s/f inner sill corrosion

o/s/f wheelbearing slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2012 37,746 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery loose

engine noise?

fuel pipe near gearbox corrosion

heater hose blown

n/s/f king pin slight lift

o/s/f bump stops missing

o/s/f inner sill corrosion

o/s/f wheelbearing slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2012 37,731 miles

Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

spare flat

battery loose

o/s/f inner sill corrosion

o/s/r fog light not working

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,720 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,125 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,860 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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FND 502V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FND 502V, 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 FND 502V registered?

FND 502V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 10 September 1979.

Is FND 502V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FND 502V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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