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KNH 452V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,527 mi
Last recorded87,527 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNH 452V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2009 87,527 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipe corroded front to rear

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f seal and floorpan corodded and wholed

o/s/f seal and floorpan coroedded and hold

Pass 18 Dec 2008 86,419 miles

both front brake flexie hoses ferrules becoming corrodded

both front metal brake pipes could be secured better

both inner sill panels have had extensive welding but are in poor condition

front cross member very corrodded

front suspension generally very corrodded

headlamps in poor condition

number plates in poor condition

offside front wing poorly fitted

rear brake flexie hose in poor condition

vehicle generally has corrosion and holed but not within prescribbed areas

washers could be better

windscreen in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2008 86,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front brake flexie hoses ferrules becoming corrodded

both front metal brake pipes could be secured better

both inner sill panels have had extensive welding but are in poor condition

front cross member very corrodded

front suspension generally very corrodded

headlamps in poor condition

number plates in poor condition

offside front wing poorly fitted

rear brake flexie hose in poor condition

vehicle generally has corrosion and holed but not within prescribbed areas

washers could be better

windscreen in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,635 miles

Both floors to sills corroded and weak

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both front wings corroded heavily on lower sections

Both headlamp reflectors pitted

Nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

Nearside rear inner sill corroded amnd weak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 85,625 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both headlamp reflectors pitted

Nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

Nearside rear inner sill corroded amnd weak

Offside front inner wing corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Live battery lead fouling steering column extremely dangerous

Pass 14 Dec 2006 83,200 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

searside front wheel bearing noisey

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 452V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 452V, 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 KNH 452V registered?

KNH 452V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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