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BOL 329V

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,751 mi
Last recorded40,751 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOL 329V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 40,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 39,974 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 39,973 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure two mountings broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all over under body corrsion

bulkhead slightly corroded

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 39,096 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front inner wing support sections (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bulkhead slightly corroded

front coil spring corroded

under body corrsion

Fail 12 Jan 2016 39,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ( at front ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear n/s & o/s brakes are slightly binding

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,538 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,021 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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BOL 329V is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BOL 329V, 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 BOL 329V?

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What year was BOL 329V registered?

BOL 329V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BOL 329V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOL 329V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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