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AUU 747T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,658 mi
Last recorded16,658 miles
Recorded on5 May 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUU 747T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2013 16,658 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,595 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 16,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal rubber is wearing thin, oil leak from engine, slight play front wheel bearings, front brake discs have surface corrosion, off side front brake back plate is corroded, front to rear fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,572 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 16,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs surface corrosion, off side front brake backplate is corroded

oil leak from engine, rubber fuel pipes under bonnet starting to perish, play in off side of rack and near to a failure, play in both front suspension bottom ball joints, slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,514 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 16,514 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,468 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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AUU 747T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AUU 747T, 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 AUU 747T?

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What year was AUU 747T registered?

AUU 747T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is AUU 747T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUU 747T shows 8 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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