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BWE 450T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

596 mi
Last recorded596 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWE 450T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 596 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 139 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch + offside door

front suspension arm mounting bushes perrished

lift in nearside king pin

offside door hinge pins worn

rear brake cylinder securing clips fitted incorrectly

rear exhaust mountings perrished

Fail 16 Jul 2008 137 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch + offside door

front suspension arm mounting bushes perrished

lift in nearside king pin

offside door hinge pins worn

rear brake cylinder securing clips fitted incorrectly

rear exhaust mountings perrished

Pass 17 Mar 2007 99,996 miles

all brakes draging slightly

slight play in nearside front kingpin

Pass 31 Jan 2006 99,419 miles

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

both front tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 26 Jan 2006 99,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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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BWE 450T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BWE 450T, 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 BWE 450T?

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What year was BWE 450T registered?

BWE 450T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is BWE 450T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWE 450T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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