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FPC 650V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,048 mi
Last recorded48,048 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPC 650V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,048 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 20 Apr 2021 48,048 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps faulty switch unit (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under-body corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2016 47,809 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,671 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 47,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 47,448 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 47,448 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 44,234 miles

vehicle has a heavy smell of petrol but unable to trace the source

Pass 19 May 2008 43,594 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 43,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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FPC 650V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FPC 650V, 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.

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What year was FPC 650V registered?

FPC 650V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is FPC 650V safe to buy?

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