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AUK 29T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,703 mi
Last recorded71,703 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUK 29T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 71,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 71,589 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 71,589 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,160 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

washer jets weak

Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,333 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,147 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 69,699 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,391 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 69,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,021 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,638 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,304 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 68,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 67,881 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 67,340 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,697 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,480 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 64,480 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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AUK 29T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AUK 29T, 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 AUK 29T?

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What year was AUK 29T registered?

AUK 29T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 28 March 1979.

Is AUK 29T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUK 29T shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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