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EUF 766L

1979 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,797 mi
Last recorded89,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 766L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 89,797 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 89,794 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 89,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 88,904 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bar bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front brake pipe flexi - touching/rubbing on chassis when on full lock

Offside Front Front brake pipe flexi - touching/rubbing on chassis when on full lock

Pass 26 Jun 2023 88,626 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,194 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jul 2022 88,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,983 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Apr 2019 86,637 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,270 miles

Signs of corrosion to nearside rear outer sill panel

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 85,614 miles

Offside Front Lower play in trunion joint

Pass 22 May 2015 54,731 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 83,564 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 83,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 82,581 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 82,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2011 81,968 miles

Signs of corrision to nearside rear outer sill area

Signs of surface corrision to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 May 2011 81,968 miles

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

Signs of corrision to nearside rear outer sill area

Signs of surface corrision to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2010 81,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

all suspension components corroded

left battery insecure

nearside inner door handle missing

Fail 27 May 2010 81,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

all suspension components corroded

left battery insecure

nearside inner door handle missing

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2009 80,856 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 80,856 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 79,782 miles

Signs of corrision to nearside sill panel

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

Pass 12 May 2007 79,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 78,739 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine oil leak

fan belt frayed

gearbox leak

rear axle oil leak

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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EUF 766L is a 1979 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EUF 766L, 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 EUF 766L registered?

EUF 766L is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is EUF 766L safe to buy?

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