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BIL 6606

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 6606
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,936 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 May 2016 90,775 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 90,569 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2014 90,549 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 90,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 90,519 miles

clutch slave hose in very poor condition

condition of vehicle underneath corroded

suspension soft?

Pass 19 Sep 2011 90,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 90,359 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 90,045 miles

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

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

clutch fluid leak under vehicle.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 90,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

clutch fluid leak under vehicle.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 89,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,417 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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BIL 6606 is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BIL 6606, 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 BIL 6606?

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What year was BIL 6606 registered?

BIL 6606 is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 23 July 1979.

Is BIL 6606 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 6606 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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