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UBV 176V

1979 MG Mgb GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,908 mi
Last recorded21,908 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb GT32,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 176V
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,908 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,141 miles

bonnet insulation insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2014 14,316 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,949 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 13,802 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 13,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 13,679 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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UBV 176V is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBV 176V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UBV 176V?

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What year was UBV 176V registered?

UBV 176V is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is UBV 176V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBV 176V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UBV 176V have outstanding finance?

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