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VJV 504V

1979 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,575 mi
Last recorded48,575 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJV 504V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2020 48,575 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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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VJV 504V is a 1979 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 VJV 504V, 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 VJV 504V registered?

VJV 504V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 8 November 1979.

Is VJV 504V safe to buy?

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