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FEA 825T

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,616 mi
Last recorded11,616 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEA 825T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 11,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 11,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight play in offside front suspension king pin

Pass 30 Jun 2022 11,463 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 11,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 11,021 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 11,018 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 10,509 miles

Both N/S/F & O/S/F tyres sidewalls have surface cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 10,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both N/S/F & O/S/F tyres sidewalls have surface cracking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 7,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 4,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 1,545 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,637 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 94,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 91,857 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,801 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,923 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 85,922 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 84,119 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,129 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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FEA 825T is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,868cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FEA 825T, 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 FEA 825T registered?

FEA 825T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 4 April 1979.

Is FEA 825T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEA 825T shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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