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JVV 170T

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,901 mi
Last recorded84,901 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVV 170T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,901 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,138 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,659 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,861 miles

Corrosion to nearside front castle rail adjacent to inner wheel arch

Offside parking brake cable gaiter split

Pass 23 Jun 2012 74,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,393 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 64,579 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,170 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 63,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JVV 170T is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JVV 170T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JVV 170T registered?

JVV 170T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is JVV 170T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVV 170T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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