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KNH 333V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,398 mi
Last recorded94,398 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNH 333V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 94,398 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 94,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,514 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 25 Mar 2019 91,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,455 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 88,347 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,838 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,817 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,453 miles

Exhaust front pipe to centre section clamp corroded.

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Slight play in propshaft front UJ.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,251 miles

Front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted.

Slight play in propshaft front universal joint.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,855 miles

Hazard switch slightly sticky.

Slight lift in n/s/f top trunion.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,076 miles

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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KNH 333V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KNH 333V, 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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KNH 333V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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