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AMK 466T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,893 mi
Last recorded39,893 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMK 466T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 39,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 39,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 39,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various points leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 39,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases extractor manifold and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 36,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,348 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both door outer panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Scuttle panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill by B post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,985 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper support corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 tyres are cracking due too old age

Fail 29 Aug 2019 25,985 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper support corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 tyres are cracking due too old age

Pass 16 Aug 2018 23,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel hose chafing Fuel hoses at fuel pump starting to perish (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened GOT HOT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GOT HOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed A-post (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 21,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 18,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 16,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,266 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,529 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,577 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 13,556 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,556 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 12,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 10,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,377 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,042 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 6,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 2,750 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 2,750 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 99,284 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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AMK 466T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AMK 466T, 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.

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What year was AMK 466T registered?

AMK 466T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 2 May 1979.

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