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ADA 905T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

67,533 mi
Last recorded67,533 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADA 905T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,533 miles

Offside Step sill coroded

Petrol cap seal staring to split

Rear Axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,513 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2016 67,513 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Tyres have cracking to sidewalls

Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,451 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to sidewall

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,451 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to sidewall

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,354 miles

o/s step sill corroded

prop shaft front/rear u/j have play

Fail 1 Jul 2014 67,354 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s step sill corroded

prop shaft front/rear u/j have play

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres slight cracking

slight play in front king pins

steering column touching body

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,246 miles

n/s and o/s king pins have slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,246 miles

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

n/s and o/s king pins have slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,062 miles

o/s/front brake hose has slight twist

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 76,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/front brake hose has slight twist

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,914 miles

o/s/f brake hose has slight twist on full lock

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 66,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f brake hose has slight twist on full lock

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,828 miles

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

front king pins have slight play

steering rack has play

Fail 1 Sep 2008 66,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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)

Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

front king pins have slight play

steering rack has play

Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,788 miles

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

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

major carrosion on offside front outer flooring

Fail 13 Sep 2007 66,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

major carrosion on offside front outer flooring

Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,766 miles

offside front floorpan very badly corroded but not within 30cms of a load bearing area

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipe

surface corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 29 Sep 2006 66,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front floorpan very badly corroded but not within 30cms of a load bearing area

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

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 905T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 905T, 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 905T registered?

ADA 905T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is ADA 905T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADA 905T shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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