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UDN 780V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,996 mi
Last recorded96,996 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDN 780V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 96,996 miles

all tyres dated 2010

Pass 17 Jul 2025 96,858 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 96,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 96,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres 13 yrs old

Pass 18 Jul 2022 95,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres over 10 yrs old

Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres over 10 yrs old

Pass 21 Jul 2020 95,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2018 95,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 94,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,611 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 93,611 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,323 miles

all four tyres aged and may cause concern on prolonged fast driving.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 91,928 miles

offside reverse light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2009 91,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside reverse light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2008 91,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,562 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 90,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 89,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 88,907 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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UDN 780V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UDN 780V, 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 UDN 780V registered?

UDN 780V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is UDN 780V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDN 780V shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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