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939 XUR

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,968 mi
Last recorded24,968 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration939 XUR
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 24,968 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,928 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 23,466 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 23,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,426 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 23,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gearbox and diff leaking oil

nearside rear hub seal leaking?

Fail 3 Oct 2008 20,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gearbox and diff leaking oil

nearside rear hub seal leaking?

Pass 9 May 2007 19,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

race type seat belts fitted

rear axle straps frayed

Fail 8 May 2007 19,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

race type seat belts fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2006 18,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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939 XUR is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 939 XUR, 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

How do I check the history of 939 XUR?

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What year was 939 XUR registered?

939 XUR is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is 939 XUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 939 XUR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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