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AIL 7879

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,191 mi
Last recorded2,191 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIL 7879
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 2,191 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 2,191 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 2,191 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight play in both front king pins

Fail 28 Jan 2020 2,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Slight play in both front king pins

Pass 21 Feb 2018 2,191 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both front king pins (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake poor effort

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AIL 7879 is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 AIL 7879, 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 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AIL 7879?

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What year was AIL 7879 registered?

AIL 7879 is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 January 1973.

Is AIL 7879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIL 7879 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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