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KUA 726V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

65,491 mi
Last recorded65,491 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUA 726V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 65,491 miles

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

rear fog light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2024 65,135 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 65,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 65,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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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KUA 726V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 KUA 726V, 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 KUA 726V?

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What year was KUA 726V registered?

KUA 726V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is KUA 726V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUA 726V shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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