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UBV 166V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,054 mi
Last recorded70,054 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 166V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,054 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

hazard lights do not work

Fail 7 Feb 2011 70,054 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

hazard lights do not work

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,406 miles

hazards inoperative

Fail 25 Jan 2010 69,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazards inoperative

Pass 7 Feb 2009 68,077 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

covers on n/s and o/s sills please check

Fail 7 Feb 2009 68,077 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

covers on n/s and o/s sills please check

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,039 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 67,039 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 67,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,673 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 66,303 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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UBV 166V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 UBV 166V, 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 UBV 166V registered?

UBV 166V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is UBV 166V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBV 166V shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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