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GDD 516V

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,143 mi
Last recorded70,143 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDD 516V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 May 2024 70,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side under sealed

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,654 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 60,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,280 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,845 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,669 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,722 miles

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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GDD 516V is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDD 516V, 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 GDD 516V registered?

GDD 516V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GDD 516V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDD 516V shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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