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BRX 355T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,518 mi
Last recorded86,518 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 355T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 86,518 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 86,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 83,799 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 83,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 83,786 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 83,632 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 83,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 83,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 83,170 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,910 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 82,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,414 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 82,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,403 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front floor corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,218 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 79,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,370 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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BRX 355T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 3,528cc 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 355T, 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 355T registered?

BRX 355T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 27 February 1979.

Is BRX 355T safe to buy?

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