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FFH 857T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

28,628 mi
Last recorded28,628 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFH 857T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to n/s/f sill and inner arch, large hole but not structural

corrosion to o/s/f sill under floor but not structural

o/s/r axle security strap broken

Fail 21 Apr 2017 28,628 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to n/s/f sill and inner arch, large hole but not structural

corrosion to o/s/f sill under floor but not structural

o/s/r axle security strap broken

Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,619 miles

Intermittant fault with horn switch

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

Some corrosion to under sills

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 27,619 miles

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

Intermittant fault with horn switch

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Pipe too wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Some corrosion to under sills

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,379 miles

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

slight play in near side front trunnion

Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,376 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight play in near side front trunnion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement in front kingpins both sides

nearside front & offside chassis holed & corroded outside prescribed area

nearside front inner wqing panel holed & corroded.

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offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2014 26,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement in front kingpins both sides

nearside front & offside chassis holed & corroded outside prescribed area

nearside front inner wqing panel holed & corroded.

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offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement in front king pins both sides

nearside front innerwing holed & corroded

nearside headlamp holder corroded

offside front floor area holed & corroded.

offside rear tyre cracking

some movement @ steering wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2013 26,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement in front king pins both sides

nearside front innerwing holed & corroded

nearside headlamp holder corroded

offside front floor area holed & corroded.

offside rear tyre cracking

some movement @ steering wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery carrier corroded

both sides front lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

coolant leak @ bottom hose & ht lead fouling on steering rod

lift in nearside front king pin

rear spring shackle bushes deteriorated both sides

Fail 21 Mar 2012 26,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery carrier corroded

both sides front lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

coolant leak @ bottom hose & ht lead fouling on steering rod

headlamp main beam tell tail not working

lift in nearside front king pin

rear spring shackle bushes deteriorated both sides

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking on outter wall

o/s/f tyre cracking in inner and outter wall

o/s/r check strap broken

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Fail 28 Feb 2011 25,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking on outter wall

o/s/f tyre cracking in inner and outter wall

o/s/r check strap broken

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,179 miles

n/s/r axle retaining stap broken

n/s/r tyre craking in wall

o/s/f tyre cracking in wall

o/s/r tyre 80 prfile n/s/r is not

slight play in steering column UJ

n/s/f tyre is 80 profile o/s/f tyre is not

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 24,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre is 80 profile o/s/f tyre is not

n/s/r axle retaining stap broken

n/s/r tyre craking in wall

o/s/f tyre cracking in wall

o/s/r tyre 80 prfile n/s/r is not

slight play in steering column UJ

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,683 miles

tyres cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2009 22,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 21,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,922 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting in both rear chassis sections

corrosion starting in both rear floor sections

corrosion starting in offside rear wheel arch

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 5 Feb 2007 18,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,383 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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FFH 857T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FFH 857T, 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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FFH 857T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 23 March 1979.

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