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BRU 859T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,179 mi
Last recorded64,179 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 859T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 64,153 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 64,021 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 63,200 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 61,560 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 61,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 60,790 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,678 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 58,354 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 58,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2007 58,308 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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BRU 859T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BRU 859T, 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 BRU 859T?

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What year was BRU 859T registered?

BRU 859T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is BRU 859T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 859T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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