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BJB 363T

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,885 mi
Last recorded95,885 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJB 363T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,885 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 95,088 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 95,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside offside not working (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,648 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,636 miles

Both steering rack gaiters perishing

Brake fluid residue under master cylinder area no leak seen at time of test

Long brake pedal travel

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,934 miles

Nearside and offside front floorpan/sill area has corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2012 93,934 miles

Nearside and offside front floorpan/sill area has corrosion

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 22 Aug 2011 93,325 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in side walls

Offside and nearside front castle rails corroded not within perscribed area

Fail 14 Jul 2011 93,323 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside and nearside front castle rails corroded and holed

Offside and nearside rear tyres side walls have cracks

Fail 29 Apr 2011 93,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis ecessively corroded but not in pescribed area

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 24 Aug 2009 91,520 miles

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

nearside front floor/inner wheel arch corroded,not with-in a prescribed area

offside front floor corroded,not with-in a prescribed area

Fail 22 Aug 2009 91,520 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside front floor/inner wheel arch corroded,not with-in a prescribed area

offside front floor corroded,not with-in a prescribed area

Pass 2 Sep 2008 91,480 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside front floor reinforcement channel

Fail 27 Aug 2008 91,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside front floor reinforcement channel

Fail 19 Sep 2007 91,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside front castle rails corroded

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracks on walls

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 89,349 miles

battery insecure

offside and nearside front castle rails corroded not within persribed area

Fail 14 Jul 2006 89,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front castle rails corroded not within perscibed area

service brake your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency ,it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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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BJB 363T is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJB 363T, 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 BJB 363T registered?

BJB 363T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 8 June 1979.

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