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GNF 251V

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,697 mi
Last recorded65,697 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNF 251V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,697 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,442 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 63,843 miles

Front suspension bushes perished and split no excessive play detected

Headlamp aims on upper limits recommend adjustment

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack wet suspect leaks recommend attention

Underside of vehicle painted/undersealed unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,843 miles

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

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

Front suspension bushes perished and split no excessive play detected

Headlamp aims on upper limits recommend adjustment

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack wet suspect leaks recommend attention

Underside of vehicle painted/undersealed unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,133 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 63,108 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside indicator flashing slow

Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,864 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 251V is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 251V, 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.

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What year was GNF 251V registered?

GNF 251V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is GNF 251V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNF 251V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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