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KNV 399V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,866 mi
Last recorded48,866 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNV 399V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 48,866 miles

corrosion rear and both rear door sills

Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 46,406 miles

Front universal joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 45,927 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 May 2010 45,927 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,842 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,814 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 45,814 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,775 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,530 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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KNV 399V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNV 399V, 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 KNV 399V registered?

KNV 399V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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