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AUW 606T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUW 606T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,879 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 64,058 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,147 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,080 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,621 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 60,148 miles

slight brake binding felt from o/s/f

Fail 22 Dec 2012 60,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight brake binding felt from o/s/f

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,006 miles

Discs - surface corrosion [lack of use]

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s headlamp reflector slightly corroded

Rear No. plate beginning to deteriorate

Slight play steering rack

Windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,013 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 60,013 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,981 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 59,981 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

rusty in places

slight play in steering rack

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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AUW 606T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AUW 606T, 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 AUW 606T?

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What year was AUW 606T registered?

AUW 606T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 2 May 1979.

Is AUW 606T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUW 606T shows 15 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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