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BBL 945T

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

35,615 mi
Last recorded35,615 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBL 945T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 35,615 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 35,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 35,501 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 34,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tierod end slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tierod end slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,222 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 34,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,181 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 29,181 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 27,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 27,558 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 25,593 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 25,592 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 22,946 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 22,946 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 19,656 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,434 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,932 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,186 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,841 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2006 12,667 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r spring front eye bush out of centre

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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BBL 945T is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BBL 945T, 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 BBL 945T registered?

BBL 945T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 4 June 1979.

Is BBL 945T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBL 945T shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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