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APH 45T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,865 mi
Last recorded10,865 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPH 45T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,865 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre outer edge cracking

surface corrosion to o/s/f floor

Pass 16 Nov 2011 9,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,119 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,146 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 7,141 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 6,215 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 3,333 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 99,642 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 99,642 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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APH 45T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 APH 45T, 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 APH 45T registered?

APH 45T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 3 January 1979.

Is APH 45T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APH 45T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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