MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,905 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
all tyres have cracks in sidewalls
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
all tyres have cracks in sidewalls
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BOM 885V is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BOM 885V, 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 BOM 885V?
You can check the full history of BOM 885V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BOM 885V registered?
BOM 885V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1979.
Is BOM 885V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BOM 885V shows 9 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.
Does BOM 885V have outstanding finance?
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