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GCF 355V

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,783 mi
Last recorded30,783 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 355V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,783 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 30,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 27,875 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,102 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2014 26,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,409 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,092 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 26,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 May 2011 25,830 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 25,830 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,230 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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GCF 355V is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCF 355V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCF 355V registered?

GCF 355V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 26 October 1979.

Is GCF 355V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCF 355V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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