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UHG 190V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,318 mi
Last recorded23,318 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHG 190V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,589 miles

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

Fog lamp insecure and inoperative

Outer sills covered with trims and cannot fully check condition.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 22,589 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fog lamp insecure and inoperative

Outer sills covered with trims and cannot fully check condition.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,556 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,491 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 14,491 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,362 miles

1x exhaust bracket snapped

o/s front track rod end dust cover ripped

rear fog light switch faulty

slight damage to o/s front seatbelt

slight play in o/s and n/s front wheelbearings

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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UHG 190V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHG 190V, 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 UHG 190V registered?

UHG 190V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is UHG 190V safe to buy?

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