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BDB 508T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,188 mi
Last recorded70,188 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDB 508T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,892 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 69,465 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

lift in offside front trunion bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,336 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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 68,591 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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 67,967 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,419 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 18 Jun 2009 67,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 66,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,822 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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BDB 508T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BDB 508T, 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

How do I check the history of BDB 508T?

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What year was BDB 508T registered?

BDB 508T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BDB 508T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDB 508T shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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