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NGC 380V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,530 mi
Last recorded71,530 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGC 380V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,523 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,510 miles

slight lift im offside kingpin

Fail 23 Nov 2011 71,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight lift in offside kingpin

Fail 22 Nov 2011 71,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

slight lift in offside kingpin

Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,434 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 71,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,353 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

parkbrake cable has one clip broken

Fail 20 Aug 2007 71,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

slight play in both lower front suspension joints

Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,314 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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NGC 380V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NGC 380V, 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 NGC 380V registered?

NGC 380V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is NGC 380V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGC 380V shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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