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KYC 408V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,373 mi
Last recorded89,373 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 408V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 89,373 miles

some play in nearside front outer wishbone bush.

some play in nearside front upper and lower swivel joints.

some play in offside front lower swivel joint.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 89,373 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some play in nearside front outer wishbone bush.

some play in nearside front upper and lower swivel joints.

some play in offside front lower swivel joint.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 87,470 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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KYC 408V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYC 408V, 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 KYC 408V registered?

KYC 408V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 20 September 1979.

Is KYC 408V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYC 408V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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