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AOB 505T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

32,505 mi
Last recorded32,505 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOB 505T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 32,505 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 32,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 32,442 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 32,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking device broken (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 32,200 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 32,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,091 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 32,091 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,698 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 31,697 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,043 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 30,876 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 30,876 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2005 27,391 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AOB 505T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AOB 505T, 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 AOB 505T registered?

AOB 505T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is AOB 505T safe to buy?

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