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FAC 837T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,548 mi
Last recorded74,548 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAC 837T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,548 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,209 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 70,209 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 68,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Trunnion seized >suspension pivoting on bolt, not bush. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre shoulder. All remaining tyres badly perished. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 Brake pad, appears to have been overheated.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,927 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

engine oil leak

front suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2017 65,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

engine oil leak

front suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,455 miles

nearside front steering rack inner tracking arm joint slightly worn

offside rear leaf spring front bush worn

Fail 14 Apr 2016 61,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front steering rack inner tracking arm joint slightly worn

offside rear leaf spring front bush worn

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,279 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs rusty

nearside front pillar corroded

offside front inner tracking arm joint slightly worn

offside front pillar holed and corroded

vehicle underside very rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,279 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)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs rusty

nearside front pillar corroded

offside front inner tracking arm joint slightly worn

offside front pillar holed and corroded

vehicle underside very rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,066 miles

front discs rusty

offside front a pillar holed and corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack

vehicle underside very rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2014 59,066 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bonnet stay broken

front discs rusty

offside front a pillar holed and corroded

slight play in offside of steering rack

vehicle underside very rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,666 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 58,666 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Engine breathing heavy

Front discs rusty

NS door mirror glass broken

OS engine mount rubber cracked/poor

OSF mudflap insecure

Slight leak NSF shocker

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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FAC 837T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FAC 837T, 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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FAC 837T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 14 May 1979.

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