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616 TF

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,937 mi
Last recorded18,937 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration616 TF
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 18,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,896 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 11,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,891 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 11,891 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,855 miles

o/s/r shocker slight leak

small amount of lift n/s/f trunion

Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,788 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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616 TF is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 616 TF, 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 616 TF?

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What year was 616 TF registered?

616 TF is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is 616 TF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 616 TF shows 8 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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