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AMO 198T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,226 mi
Last recorded16,226 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 198T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2020 16,226 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 16,079 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 15,131 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pips slightly corrodid.

n/s & o/s front inner flitches have corrosion but not exsessive.

under boot floor an rear n/s & o/s inner wheel arches have slight corrosion but not exsessive.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,936 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,063 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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AMO 198T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AMO 198T, 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

How do I check the history of AMO 198T?

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What year was AMO 198T registered?

AMO 198T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 9 May 1979.

Is AMO 198T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMO 198T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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