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1800 MG

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,087 mi
Last recorded18,087 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1800 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 18,087 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,409 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 16,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,585 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,245 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 12,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,689 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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1800 MG is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1800 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 1800 MG?

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What year was 1800 MG registered?

1800 MG is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is 1800 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1800 MG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1800 MG have outstanding finance?

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