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KKX 74V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,602 mi
Last recorded19,602 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKX 74V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 19,602 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 17,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 15,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,197 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 6,385 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 5,896 miles

nearside front hub bearing becoming noisy

slight judder front brakes

some play nearside upper & lower swivel joints

wipers smear

Fail 14 Sep 2012 5,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front hub bearing becoming noisy

slight judder front brakes

some play nearside upper & lower swivel joints

wipers smear

Fail 24 Aug 2012 5,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Neither windscreen washer aims onto windscreen in corrcet areas.

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale stays on which is a fail but no reason for rejection is available on VOSA computer yet.

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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KKX 74V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KKX 74V, 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 KKX 74V registered?

KKX 74V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 2 November 1979.

Is KKX 74V safe to buy?

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