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BBO 855T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,768 mi
Last recorded84,768 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBO 855T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,768 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust cotton reels broken

Fail 22 Aug 2018 84,768 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust cotton reels broken

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,533 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,531 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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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BBO 855T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BBO 855T, 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 BBO 855T registered?

BBO 855T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is BBO 855T safe to buy?

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