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BPM 920T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,593 mi
Last recorded54,593 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPM 920T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 54,593 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 54,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,439 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 54,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,143 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,099 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,961 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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BPM 920T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BPM 920T, 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 BPM 920T?

You can check the full history of BPM 920T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BPM 920T registered?

BPM 920T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1979.

Is BPM 920T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPM 920T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BPM 920T have outstanding finance?

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