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BMY 609T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,881 mi
Last recorded82,881 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMY 609T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 82,881 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)

n/s front floor has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2009 82,825 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 82,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel cyrlinder

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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BMY 609T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BMY 609T, 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 BMY 609T?

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What year was BMY 609T registered?

BMY 609T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 25 January 1979.

Is BMY 609T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMY 609T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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