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BPC 450T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,545 mi
Last recorded65,545 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 450T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 65,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 64,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak diff oil leak ()

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,798 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 63,798 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,426 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 56,159 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 56,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both inner floor pan rail excessive corrotion

Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,144 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion in nearside inner cill

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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BPC 450T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BPC 450T, 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 BPC 450T?

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What year was BPC 450T registered?

BPC 450T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is BPC 450T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPC 450T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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