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BJP 276T

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,247 mi
Last recorded58,247 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJP 276T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,247 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Apr 2018 58,246 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 58,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight in balance to rear brakes os slow

Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,190 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush king pin (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush king pin (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,075 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 55,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 55,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BJP 276T is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJP 276T, 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

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What year was BJP 276T registered?

BJP 276T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 16 February 1979.

Is BJP 276T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJP 276T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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