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VCP 868V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,386 mi
Last recorded19,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCP 868V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 17,750 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 15,423 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 10,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 3,951 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 3,689 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 12 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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VCP 868V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCP 868V, 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 VCP 868V registered?

VCP 868V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is VCP 868V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCP 868V shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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