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WVH 903V

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,052 mi
Last recorded10,052 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVH 903V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 10,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 8,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 7,635 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 6,400 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 6,399 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 4,852 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 4,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 3,348 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 3,347 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 2,063 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 2,063 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 2,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 2,063 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 2,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 1,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 98,630 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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WVH 903V is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 903V, 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 WVH 903V registered?

WVH 903V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 5 October 1979.

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The MOT history for WVH 903V shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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