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BCV 886T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,767 mi
Last recorded29,767 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 886T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 29,767 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 29,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure cotton reel (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,355 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 29,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaks at front joints /centre and rear boxes (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Side and head lamps not operating (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2016 28,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 28,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 28,452 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 28,346 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 28,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,204 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,062 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 27,634 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2010 27,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 27,024 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 23,963 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 22,096 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both head lamp aims considerably low.

considerable travle on hand brake lever.

considerable wear in steering shaft u/j cuppling.

o/s/r brake considerably binding advise early attension.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,886 miles

both metal brake pipes across rear axle starting to corrode.

considerable play in o/s/f wheel bearings.

o/s/r brake considerably binding.

steering shaft u/j/ cuppling considerably worn.

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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BCV 886T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BCV 886T, 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 BCV 886T registered?

BCV 886T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BCV 886T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCV 886T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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