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UHO 471V

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,809 mi
Last recorded52,809 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHO 471V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,809 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 52,379 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres showing signs of perrising

Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,377 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres showing signs of perrising

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 52,459 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 52,459 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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UHO 471V is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHO 471V, 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 UHO 471V registered?

UHO 471V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 3 August 1979.

Is UHO 471V safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHO 471V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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