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BDW 389T

1979 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,159 mi
Last recorded6,159 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDW 389T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 6,159 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 5,803 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 5,797 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 5,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 5,554 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 5,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 5,374 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

Fail 10 Apr 2018 5,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

Pass 20 Mar 2017 5,290 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 5,290 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 5,123 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 4,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 4,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 3,688 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 3,646 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 3,005 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 3,005 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 2,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 2,477 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 2,209 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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BDW 389T is a 1979 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BDW 389T, 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 BDW 389T registered?

BDW 389T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is BDW 389T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDW 389T shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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