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BEA 999C

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,605 mi
Last recorded28,605 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEA 999C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,276 miles

Headlight reflectors deteriorating

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 26,202 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,807 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,254 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2009 20,975 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 18,628 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 15,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 14,393 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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BEA 999C is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BEA 999C, 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 BEA 999C?

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What year was BEA 999C registered?

BEA 999C is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 26 February 1979.

Is BEA 999C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEA 999C shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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