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BPC 958T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,348 mi
Last recorded73,348 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 958T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,348 miles

Offside front tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,174 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,170 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,033 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 68,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s outer sill rusty

o/s rear brake binding slightly

wet day

Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,639 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 67,638 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 67,432 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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BPC 958T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BPC 958T, 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 BPC 958T registered?

BPC 958T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is BPC 958T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPC 958T shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPC 958T have outstanding finance?

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