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GRR 416C

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,077 mi
Last recorded47,077 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRR 416C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 47,077 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear springs corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,958 miles

Nearside Rear oil misting to brake backplate

Offside slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Sep 2015 46,958 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear oil misting to brake backplate

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 46,449 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 46,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,268 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,260 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,436 miles

All four tyres cracking on outer walls

Centre nearside chassis cross member corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,877 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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GRR 416C is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GRR 416C, 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

How do I check the history of GRR 416C?

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What year was GRR 416C registered?

GRR 416C is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is GRR 416C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRR 416C shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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