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PMA 468V

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,851 mi
Last recorded78,851 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMA 468V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 78,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 63,820 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 63,468 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on all hazards flashing to fast (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting broken (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2017 61,371 miles

vehicle running gear are all in various stage of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,388 miles

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in prescribed areas

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 59,388 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute both have constant light (1.4.A.2g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

parts of the chassis and sills are corroded in prescribed areas

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,378 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,378 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,219 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,900 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,747 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,578 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,484 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 58,480 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 58,305 miles

Battery insecure

RIGHT FRONT DUST SHIELD CORRODED

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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PMA 468V is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PMA 468V, 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 PMA 468V registered?

PMA 468V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 12 November 1979.

Is PMA 468V safe to buy?

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