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BNU 886T

1979 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,667 mi
Last recorded37,667 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNU 886T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 37,667 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 34,446 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 31 Jul 2018 34,443 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment also rubbing on inside of nearside road wheel (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2016 33,830 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 33,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 32,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,832 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 32,832 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 32,518 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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BNU 886T is a 1979 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BNU 886T, 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 BNU 886T registered?

BNU 886T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BNU 886T safe to buy?

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