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FPG 269V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,429 mi
Last recorded29,429 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPG 269V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,429 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,297 miles

REAR PASSENGER SEAT INSECURE †RUST ON REAR SPRINGS AND SUSPENSION MOUNTS †BRAKE FERRELS RUSTY †FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED †METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY †BOTH FRONT WISHBONES RUSTY †SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING †MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT KING

Fail 7 Sep 2007 29,289 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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FPG 269V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPG 269V, 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 FPG 269V registered?

FPG 269V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 7 November 1979.

Is FPG 269V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPG 269V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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