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8549 MG

1979 MG B

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,077 mi
Last recorded99,077 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8549 MG
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2025 99,077 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 98,986 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 95,490 miles

slight/play/in/both/front/king/pins

Pass 15 May 2008 94,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 92,782 miles

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2006 91,764 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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8549 MG is a 1979 MG B in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8549 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8549 MG registered?

8549 MG is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 14 July 1979.

Is 8549 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8549 MG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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