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APL 301T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,752 mi
Last recorded42,752 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPL 301T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,664 miles

vehicle has areas of surface corrosion to underside. oil leak.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to outer sills.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 42,582 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to outer sills.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,118 miles

Lower arm bushes perished

Pass 9 Jul 2012 41,682 miles

all four tyres cracking and perishing...

offside front brake binding...

Fail 9 Jul 2012 41,677 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four tyres cracking and perishing...

offside front brake binding...

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,595 miles

all 4 tyres perishing/cracking...advise replacement soon.

offside front brake discs slightly warped/fluctuation.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,978 miles

all tyres perishing.

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,406 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,405 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,988 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,129 miles

front wishbone rubber bushes showing signs of detirioration

off side front bump stop missing

Fail 15 Mar 2007 38,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 28 Jul 2006 38,137 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f bumpstop missing

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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APL 301T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 APL 301T, 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.

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What year was APL 301T registered?

APL 301T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is APL 301T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APL 301T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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