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GHH 79V

1980 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,825 mi
Last recorded43,825 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG B50,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHH 79V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,825 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,384 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 42,855 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 42,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Both sides (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,724 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,029 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 41,029 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 39,990 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,631 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside jacking point corroded and broken/split

Rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,423 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,777 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,777 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,833 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,082 miles

REAR FOG LIGHT MISSING

Fail 28 Feb 2007 30,082 miles

REAR FOG LIGHT MISSING

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,569 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 28,569 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front top suspension swivels bushes starting to split.

rear fog lights not woking

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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GHH 79V is a 1980 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 GHH 79V, 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 46 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 GHH 79V registered?

GHH 79V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is GHH 79V safe to buy?

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