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BRX 117T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,434 mi
Last recorded69,434 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 117T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 69,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 69,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe union leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 66,744 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 65,084 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,033 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 64,794 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

rear tyres perished and cracking

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,573 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,240 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking.

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 64,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 64,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 63,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2009 63,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,018 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2008 63,107 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BRX 117T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BRX 117T, 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 BRX 117T registered?

BRX 117T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BRX 117T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRX 117T shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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