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BAC 129T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,676 mi
Last recorded51,676 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 129T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 51,369 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 50,531 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kin pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 49,182 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 49,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,881 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 47,876 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,800 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,370 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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BAC 129T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 BAC 129T, 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 48 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 BAC 129T?

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What year was BAC 129T registered?

BAC 129T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BAC 129T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAC 129T shows 10 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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