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BPH 737T

1979 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,165 mi
Last recorded82,165 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPH 737T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,165 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 82,123 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

rear axle strap damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,677 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,492 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,973 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BPH 737T is a 1979 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BPH 737T, 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 BPH 737T registered?

BPH 737T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 5 March 1979.

Is BPH 737T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPH 737T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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