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GPV 165T

1990 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,768 mi
Last recorded61,768 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 MG B42,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 165T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,852 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 58,852 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 58,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,123 miles

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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GPV 165T is a 1990 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 42,103 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 GPV 165T, 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 36 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 GPV 165T registered?

GPV 165T is a 1990 MG B, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is GPV 165T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPV 165T 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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