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VVH 33V

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,687 mi
Last recorded54,687 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVH 33V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 54,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 53,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,733 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,090 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,080 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 50,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,865 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,704 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake servo vacuum pipe weak at inlet manifold end

Pass 21 Mar 2015 44,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear number plate lamp dim

Fail 16 Mar 2015 44,090 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front steering rack end has slight play

offside rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,905 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,193 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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VVH 33V is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VVH 33V, 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

How do I check the history of VVH 33V?

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What year was VVH 33V registered?

VVH 33V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is VVH 33V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVH 33V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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