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FVU 248V

1979 MG Mgb GT

Brown Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

32,412 mi
Last recorded32,412 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVU 248V
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,412 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 32,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise cracks in side wall both front tyres no cords showing time of test

Fail 14 May 2012 32,987 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 31,769 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 31,769 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 31,109 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 31,109 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 30,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 29,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,490 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 29,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 May 2006 29,002 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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FVU 248V is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FVU 248V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FVU 248V registered?

FVU 248V is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 14 August 1979.

Is FVU 248V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVU 248V shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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