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BOL 340V

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,912 mi
Last recorded33,912 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOL 340V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,912 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,902 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,893 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,866 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,718 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,505 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 33,233 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,810 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,718 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,710 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,601 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 52,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,496 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,414 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,282 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 340V is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 340V, 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 BOL 340V registered?

BOL 340V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is BOL 340V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOL 340V shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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