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BPG 833T

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,715 mi
Last recorded11,715 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPG 833T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 11,715 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,697 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 11,430 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 11,322 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 11,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 10,782 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 10,782 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,506 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 8,859 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 8,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,056 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 7,533 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 7,532 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 7,143 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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BPG 833T is a 1979 MG B in White 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 BPG 833T, 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 BPG 833T?

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What year was BPG 833T registered?

BPG 833T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 15 February 1979.

Is BPG 833T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPG 833T 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.

Does BPG 833T have outstanding finance?

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