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APG 758T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPG 758T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 89,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 89,573 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,106 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,318 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 88,302 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,710 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 87,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,271 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,762 miles

Light oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,047 miles

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 84,036 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,704 miles

engine oil leak

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,671 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oily

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,328 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,332 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear handbrake support onto axle is in poor condition

slight play in offside inner steering rack assy

Fail 13 Apr 2011 79,128 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear lower wing panel is corroded.

rear handbrake support onto axle is in poor condition

slight play in offside inner steering rack assy

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,865 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror slightly loose

rear hand brake suport strap perrishing

slight wear to steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Apr 2009 78,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

welding repairs been carried out both sills

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,269 miles

offside door mirror loose

rear hand brake support strap perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2007 78,063 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear brake sticking slightly

o/s windscreen wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 Apr 2006 77,690 miles

nearside front lower wing is corroded. †

nearside rear lower wing is corroded. †

offside and nearside front floor is corroded. †

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge. †

slight play in offside inner rack joint

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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APG 758T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 APG 758T, 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 APG 758T registered?

APG 758T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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