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BYO 168T

1979 MG B Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,613 mi
Last recorded80,613 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 MG B Roadster29,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYO 168T
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,613 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,497 miles

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

Sump corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 80,341 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 80,220 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,122 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,926 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 79,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,777 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,633 miles

Nearside Lower central floor starting to corrode

drivers seat loose

Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,343 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,807 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,415 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,992 miles

There may be very slight weepage from nearside rear wheel drum, rear brakes may need attention

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,874 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,333 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,393 miles

Oil leak

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2007 75,412 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excess oil leak from engine visable under vehicle

handbrake req adjustment

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 23 Feb 2006 74,177 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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BYO 168T is a 1979 MG B Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1979 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 29,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYO 168T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BYO 168T is a 1979 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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