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FDB 901V

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,042 mi
Last recorded38,042 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDB 901V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,042 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

leak from clatch hose

Fail 9 Aug 2007 38,042 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

leak from clatch hose

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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FDB 901V is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FDB 901V, 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

How do I check the history of FDB 901V?

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What year was FDB 901V registered?

FDB 901V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is FDB 901V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDB 901V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FDB 901V have outstanding finance?

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