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DAY 555T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,822 mi
Last recorded92,822 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 555T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,803 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 91,801 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2011 90,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

minor deterioration to suspension etc -shock absorbers weeping slightly

possible slight noise nearside front wheel bearing?

signs of standing -some perishing to rubber components -especially offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,984 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

signs of standing -some perishing -especially to rear offside tyre

slight deterioration to suspension etc -shock absorbers weeping

Fail 6 Jul 2010 89,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

signs of standing -some perishing -especially to rear offside tyre

slight deterioration to suspension etc -shock absorbers weeping

torque stay bolt loose

Pass 20 Jun 2009 89,027 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 88,351 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 87,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

signs of standing some light perishing corrosion offside rear tyre sidewall suspect

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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DAY 555T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow 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 DAY 555T, 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 DAY 555T registered?

DAY 555T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1979.

Is DAY 555T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAY 555T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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