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AWU 393K

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,727 mi
Last recorded47,727 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 393K
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,727 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 46,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,686 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin upper bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear inner bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 45,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn kingpin upper bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear inner bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 45,018 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 44,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

slight play in offside rack arm joint/rack

washer jets could do with adjustment

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,876 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,570 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,037 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,298 miles

fuel pipe from tank to pump very perished.

seat belt retractors both sides, lower retaining bolts not reaching nylock part of securing nut.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,197 miles

fuel pipe at rear slight corrosion

movement on steering wheel (nut/?)

n/s rack gaiter small clip missing

wiper system bit slow

Fail 7 Apr 2010 37,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slght play in steering rack/pinion

steering column top u/j joint slghtly worn /near engine bay bulk head

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,046 miles

slght play in steering rack/pinion

steering column top u/j joint slghtly worn /near engine bay bulk head

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,338 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,746 miles

excessive travel on parking brake

lower effort on off side rear wheel on parking brake

Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,793 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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AWU 393K is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AWU 393K, 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 AWU 393K registered?

AWU 393K is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 8 November 1979.

Is AWU 393K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 393K shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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