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418 OHW

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,337 mi
Last recorded64,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration418 OHW
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

battery carrier corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,411 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 62,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/Spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 52,152 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise corrosion too underside of vehicle

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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418 OHW is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 418 OHW, 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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What year was 418 OHW registered?

418 OHW is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 3 January 1979.

Is 418 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 418 OHW shows 4 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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