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FVU 251V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,596 mi
Last recorded93,596 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVU 251V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,265 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake cable mountings broken

Fail 12 Nov 2019 93,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trunnions worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake cable mountings broken

slight play in rear propshaft joint

Pass 8 Nov 2018 93,264 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 93,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 93,242 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 May 2014 93,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,073 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 93,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 93,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 92,956 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 92,722 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 92,715 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes imballace high

Fail 15 May 2009 92,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

non obligatory fog lamp insecure

rear brakes imballace high

Pass 14 May 2008 92,715 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 92,715 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 92,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 92,614 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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FVU 251V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FVU 251V, 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 FVU 251V registered?

FVU 251V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is FVU 251V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVU 251V shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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