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BTT 631T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,494 mi
Last recorded58,494 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 631T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 58,494 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

surface corrosion in places

Pass 30 May 2018 58,126 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

under side surface corrosion and bulk head

Fail 24 May 2018 58,126 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

under side surface corrosion and bulk head

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,748 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,736 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe rusty (3.6.B.2c)

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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BTT 631T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BTT 631T, 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 BTT 631T?

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What year was BTT 631T registered?

BTT 631T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BTT 631T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTT 631T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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