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WVH 888V

1979 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

5,392 mi
Last recorded5,392 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVH 888V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 5,392 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 4,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 1,663 miles

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,321 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,499 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 97,011 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,236 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011
Fail 7 Jul 2011

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 94,475 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 93,500 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 91,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 90,327 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

ns rear shockabsorber noisey

roughness in steering rack

Fail 24 May 2006 90,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

ns rear shockabsorber noisey

roughness in steering rack

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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WVH 888V is a 1979 MG B GT in Black with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WVH 888V, 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 WVH 888V registered?

WVH 888V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 8 September 1979.

Is WVH 888V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVH 888V shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WVH 888V have outstanding finance?

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