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FPR 545V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,628 mi
Last recorded71,628 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPR 545V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 71,628 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 71,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam goes off when main beam applied (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,555 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 71,554 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 69,610 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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FPR 545V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FPR 545V, 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

How do I check the history of FPR 545V?

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What year was FPR 545V registered?

FPR 545V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 23 November 1979.

Is FPR 545V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPR 545V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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