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EFX 144V

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

17,196 mi
Last recorded17,196 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 144V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 17,190 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2014 17,163 miles

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

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

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

advise some corrosion in ofside frot sill

Fail 2 Sep 2014 17,160 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise some corrosion in ofside frot sill

Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,138 miles

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

offside seal weak with corrison

Fail 7 Dec 2012 17,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside seal weak with corrison

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,389 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 12,359 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 11,191 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,418 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 10,405 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 9,710 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 9,710 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 9,676 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Water pump may requirer attention in the near future.

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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EFX 144V is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EFX 144V, 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 EFX 144V registered?

EFX 144V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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