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NBF 258V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,863 mi
Last recorded14,863 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBF 258V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 14,863 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 12,457 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,983 miles

slight wear in nearside front lower trunion

Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,107 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 7,707 miles

slight play in nearside front kingpin/trunnion

slight play in steering rack ends

slight wear in handbrake levers

Fail 25 Feb 2006 7,705 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play in steering rack ends

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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NBF 258V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBF 258V, 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 NBF 258V registered?

NBF 258V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is NBF 258V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBF 258V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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