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KUA 735V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,682 mi
Last recorded82,682 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUA 735V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 82,682 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 82,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,913 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,542 miles

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 81,541 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 77,622 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2009 77,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,023 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 75,022 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 May 2007 72,445 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 72,437 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 71,378 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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KUA 735V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 735V, 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 735V?

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What year was KUA 735V registered?

KUA 735V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 3 October 1979.

Is KUA 735V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUA 735V shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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