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GNF 176V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,718 mi
Last recorded86,718 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNF 176V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 86,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,582 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,375 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,284 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 80,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,802 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,500 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 78,845 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,624 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 78,064 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

slight play in near side and off side rack ends

wipers starting to split

Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,491 miles

advise nearside rear damper slight misting of oil

Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,862 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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GNF 176V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GNF 176V, 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 GNF 176V registered?

GNF 176V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 26 September 1979.

Is GNF 176V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNF 176V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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