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ARF 885T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,265 mi
Last recorded3,265 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARF 885T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,265 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 3,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 2,701 miles

ADVISE n/s front tyre has been repair on tread to sidewall

ADVISE o/s rear brake pivot/cable has restricted free movement

Pass 13 Aug 2011 1,746 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 1,745 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 905 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 905 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 98,566 miles

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

Front tyres show signs of rubbing on shock absorber lower mounts,not evident during test.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 98,566 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Front tyres show signs of rubbing on shock absorber lower mounts,not evident during test.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 94,781 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 94,781 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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ARF 885T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ARF 885T, 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 ARF 885T registered?

ARF 885T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is ARF 885T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARF 885T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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