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FAJ 388V

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAJ 388V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,729 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 85,665 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 85,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,904 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre's slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2014 84,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre's slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,766 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,547 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 84,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,868 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 83,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 82,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 80,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,945 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 80,920 miles

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

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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FAJ 388V is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FAJ 388V, 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 FAJ 388V registered?

FAJ 388V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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