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AOB 89T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,985 mi
Last recorded67,985 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOB 89T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,985 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 67,962 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 67,786 miles

advise age of vehicle

advise underbody of vehicle all under sealed

Fail 24 May 2017 67,782 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advise age of vehicle

advise underbody of vehicle all under sealed

Pass 13 May 2016 67,596 miles

advise floor covered in underseal

Fail 12 May 2016 67,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

advise floor covered in underseal

advise o/s/r

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres show signs of being perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 67,524 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres show signs of being perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mounting

play in n/s/f bottom trunnion

Fail 28 Sep 2012 67,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mounting

play in n/s/f bottom trunnion

Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 67,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r bot wing corroding

Pass 16 May 2008 67,192 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 67,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air/fuel mixture weak[.79]

n/s/r lower wing starting to deteriate

slight play in o/s/f steering rack[inside gaitor]

Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,028 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2006 66,719 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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AOB 89T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 89T, 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 89T registered?

AOB 89T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 18 April 1979.

Is AOB 89T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOB 89T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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