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BUF 590T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

28,888 mi
Last recorded28,888 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUF 590T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 28,888 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,106 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 23,000 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 17,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,573 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 8,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 2,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 2,955 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 May 2009 1,572 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 1,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

front wheel bearings on limit

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,525 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 56,525 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,590 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 51,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,292 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 46,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BUF 590T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BUF 590T, 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 BUF 590T?

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What year was BUF 590T registered?

BUF 590T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is BUF 590T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUF 590T shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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