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KUB 490V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,334 mi
Last recorded46,334 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUB 490V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,334 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,150 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,593 miles

rear leaf springs weak exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,055 miles

front section of brake pipe starting to pit advise replacement

Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,806 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 42,671 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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KUB 490V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KUB 490V, 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

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What year was KUB 490V registered?

KUB 490V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is KUB 490V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUB 490V shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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