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BRC 309T

1979 MG Mgb Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,233 mi
Last recorded80,233 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb Roadster63,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRC 309T
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,233 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,308 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 79,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front over-drive unit oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2020 77,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front over-drive unit oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,132 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,237 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,556 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,278 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 63,277 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,191 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 62,173 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 60,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,176 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 60,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,386 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 58,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,571 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 53,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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BRC 309T is a 1979 MG Mgb Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 63,277 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 Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRC 309T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BRC 309T registered?

BRC 309T is a 1979 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 15 January 1979.

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