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BEF 615T

1979 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,749 mi
Last recorded96,749 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEF 615T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 96,618 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 96,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,322 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,200 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,836 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,829 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,780 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,620 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,941 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 91,468 miles

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

Oil leak

alternator belt fraying

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both front king pins,corosion on floor sections,ofside rear wing lower insecure,

Fail 6 Mar 2009 90,477 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both front king pins,corosion on floor sections,ofside rear wing lower insecure,

Pass 11 Apr 2008 90,184 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,863 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 89,345 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 89,345 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BEF 615T is a 1979 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BEF 615T, 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.

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What year was BEF 615T registered?

BEF 615T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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