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GNV 473T

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,752 mi
Last recorded15,752 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNV 473T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 15,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 15,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 13,066 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 12,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,300 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 12,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,394 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 11,394 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

hand brake cable insecure

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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GNV 473T is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GNV 473T, 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 GNV 473T registered?

GNV 473T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 7 April 1979.

Is GNV 473T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNV 473T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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