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BYJ 595T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,939 mi
Last recorded24,939 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYJ 595T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 24,939 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake caliper bolt locking tab rusty

Offside Front trunion slight play / lift

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front floors rusty

front brake discs rusty

inner wings rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2023 24,937 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front brake caliper bolt locking tab rusty

Offside Front trunion slight play / lift

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

alternator misaligned to crank pulley,belt slips

both front floors rusty

front brake discs rusty

inner wings rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2021 24,783 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 24,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 24,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 24,644 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 24,626 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,624 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 24,623 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side engine mounting insecure

oil leak

several areas of the body corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2005 23,875 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 23,873 miles

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

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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BYJ 595T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BYJ 595T, 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.

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What year was BYJ 595T registered?

BYJ 595T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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