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KNO 131V

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

16,179 mi
Last recorded16,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNO 131V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 16,179 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 12,765 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2023 10,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 8,915 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 7,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 5,070 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 3,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under drivers seat (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 1,005 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,670 miles

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

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

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

off side rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 99,669 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

off side rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,630 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 99,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,327 miles

slight lift / play in both front lower tronyon bushes.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,777 miles

o/s h/ brake low

Pass 12 Aug 2009 96,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 95,886 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 94,878 miles

clip round o/s rear spring broken

Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,596 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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KNO 131V is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KNO 131V, 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

How do I check the history of KNO 131V?

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What year was KNO 131V registered?

KNO 131V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 12 October 1979.

Is KNO 131V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNO 131V shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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