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ASP 101T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,064 mi
Last recorded68,064 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASP 101T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,064 miles

hazard warning lamps not working

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,458 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 65,458 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,200 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2013 63,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,322 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2012 61,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 53,198 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 47,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,075 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 45,060 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,015 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 43,326 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 33,516 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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ASP 101T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ASP 101T, 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 ASP 101T registered?

ASP 101T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is ASP 101T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASP 101T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ASP 101T have outstanding finance?

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