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ADA 694T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,765 mi
Last recorded88,765 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADA 694T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,765 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flex hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser bar insecure ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 88,730 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flex hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective stabiliser bar insecure ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,459 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,974 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,793 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,390 miles

washer pump weak?

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,164 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside & offside rear valance corroded & holed

offside front bottom of wing holed

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,951 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 86,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2011

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 86,912 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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ADA 694T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ADA 694T, 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 ADA 694T registered?

ADA 694T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 6 April 1979.

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