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BGL 66V

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,819 mi
Last recorded88,819 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGL 66V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 87,758 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,992 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,349 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,748 miles

Offside slight play in rack end

Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

play in both front king pins

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

play in both front king pins

Fail 25 May 2018 83,793 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pipe perished

play in both front king pins

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,986 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 82,986 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,441 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountig pad (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,785 miles

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

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

part of n/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 8 Jun 2015 79,785 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

part of n/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,268 miles

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

general underside condition of vehicle rusty in front end of o/s & n/s sills & rear wheel arches . would advise attention befor to long.

n/s lower king pin bush looks very dry/rusty.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,576 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 76,550 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 75,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 75,075 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 73,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake discs getting thin.(advise change with next new pad set)

Fail 16 May 2011 73,196 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake discs getting thin.(advise change with next new pad set)

noise from n/s rear brake on application.

o/s handbrake binding.

Fail 26 May 2010 70,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s handbrake effort low .

Pass 26 May 2010 70,968 miles

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

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

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

n/s handbrake effort low .

Pass 19 May 2009 68,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 May 2009 68,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 66,681 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 May 2008 6,681 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 May 2007 64,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

advise o/s rear hub loose on 1/2 shaft.

Pass 25 May 2006 61,379 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BGL 66V is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BGL 66V, 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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BGL 66V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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