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VJX 670V

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,388 mi
Last recorded96,388 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJX 670V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,388 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 94,227 miles

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,272 miles

VEHICLE IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,019 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,261 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 87,261 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,993 miles

corrosion on under-carriage

travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,472 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 83,461 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks on engine

Fail 4 Nov 2009 83,436 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leaks

flash rate of indicators

Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,752 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 82,751 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 81,908 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 81,908 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear crossmember holed and corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,433 miles

All repairs heavily coated

Parking brake as little amount of reserve travel

Fail 23 Jun 2006 80,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis heavily repaired in places and heavily coated

parking brake has little amount or reserve travel

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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VJX 670V is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VJX 670V, 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.

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What year was VJX 670V registered?

VJX 670V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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