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KUV 979D

1966 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,381 mi
Last recorded9,381 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1966 MG B GT32,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUV 979D
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 9,381 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Borderline (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 9,381 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Borderline (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 8,863 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 8,726 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 8,719 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 8,645 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 8,624 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 7,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 6,066 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 10,582 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,571 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 10,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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KUV 979D is a 1966 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1966 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 32,900 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 KUV 979D, 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 60 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUV 979D registered?

KUV 979D is a 1966 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1966.

Is KUV 979D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUV 979D shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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