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EPA 734V

1979 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

31,026 mi
Last recorded31,026 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 734V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,026 miles

traces of oil on engine/gearbox

Pass 18 May 2018 30,570 miles

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 15 May 2018 30,568 miles

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

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

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 24 Apr 2018 30,537 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,551 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 28,386 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 26,643 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 26,641 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriate and crack/split around circumfrance of the tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 25,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,425 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,379 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 24,379 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 23,973 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 23,973 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,200 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 23,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 22,888 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 22,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 22,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 22,742 miles

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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EPA 734V is a 1979 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EPA 734V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPA 734V registered?

EPA 734V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is EPA 734V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPA 734V shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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