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EFK 599T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,026 mi
Last recorded50,026 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFK 599T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight lift in king pins

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 48,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,851 miles

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

slight lift in king pin ns

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nsf and both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,167 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,675 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 46,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 45,716 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 45,716 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,693 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,287 miles

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

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

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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EFK 599T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFK 599T, 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 EFK 599T registered?

EFK 599T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is EFK 599T safe to buy?

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