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AHV 59T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,388 mi
Last recorded81,388 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHV 59T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight switch can be intermittent

Fail 26 Oct 2015 81,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

headlight switch can be intermittent

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,276 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 81,276 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,797 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 80,558 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 80,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 80,312 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2005 79,330 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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AHV 59T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AHV 59T, 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 AHV 59T registered?

AHV 59T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is AHV 59T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHV 59T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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