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GNR 790V

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,684 mi
Last recorded34,684 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNR 790V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 34,684 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 33,852 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 33,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,952 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 32,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.8% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 4097ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 32,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 32,065 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 31,622 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 31,275 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 30,843 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,142 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,321 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 29,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,556 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 27,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 27,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2007 27,744 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs slightly corroded

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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GNR 790V is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GNR 790V, 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 GNR 790V registered?

GNR 790V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is GNR 790V safe to buy?

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