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KBH 483V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,781 mi
Last recorded59,781 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBH 483V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,781 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,435 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front brake pipe.

Slight fraying both front belts.

offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,435 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,424 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 59,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

main beam warning light inop

Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust blow from manifold area when cold

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2005 59,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KBH 483V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KBH 483V, 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.

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What year was KBH 483V registered?

KBH 483V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 5 October 1979.

Is KBH 483V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBH 483V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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