MOT Status
Mileage
87,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Propshaft component defective
o/s/f and n/s/f inner sills corroded
o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges
rear fog lamp not working
rear panel corroded
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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KGY 174V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 KGY 174V, 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 KGY 174V registered?
KGY 174V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is KGY 174V safe to buy?
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