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ATH 107V

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,368 mi
Last recorded15,368 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATH 107V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 15,368 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 15,304 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 15,280 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 15,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,201 miles

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

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2009 15,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,072 miles

offside front bump stop missing

rear tyres perishing

vehicle underbody painted with underseal

Fail 3 Apr 2008 15,064 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes have surface corrosion

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,857 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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ATH 107V is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ATH 107V, 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

How do I check the history of ATH 107V?

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What year was ATH 107V registered?

ATH 107V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is ATH 107V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATH 107V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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