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ABL 449T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,709 mi
Last recorded16,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABL 449T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 16,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 16,086 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 15,623 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively U J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 15,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

note hazards not working not required before April1986

Pass 4 Nov 2020 14,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 14,174 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 14,016 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 13,836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 12,865 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 12,223 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 11,600 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oily

Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,333 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 3,492 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 233 miles

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 94,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when wheel is rotated

Pass 3 May 2006 92,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated. †

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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ABL 449T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 ABL 449T, 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 ABL 449T registered?

ABL 449T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is ABL 449T safe to buy?

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