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BCV 95T

1979 MG B Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,649 mi
Last recorded24,649 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B Roadster29,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 95T
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,649 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear fog lamp tell tale not working

very slight play in both front kingpin bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2015 24,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear fog lamp tell tale not working

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

very slight play in both front kingpin bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,838 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,262 miles

boot floor rusty.

lh wiper blade split.

slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 19,825 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 19,825 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp works without sidelights being on . Rear wheel arches rusty / Front of inner sills rusty.

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

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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BCV 95T is a 1979 MG B Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1979 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 29,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCV 95T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BCV 95T registered?

BCV 95T is a 1979 MG B Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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