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GFJ 151V

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,461 mi
Last recorded14,461 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFJ 151V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 14,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 9,910 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 9,900 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 8,208 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 8,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute front and rear (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

unable to carry out brake test

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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GFJ 151V is a 1979 MG B 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 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 GFJ 151V, 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 GFJ 151V registered?

GFJ 151V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 5 November 1979.

Is GFJ 151V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFJ 151V 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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