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FLL 811T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

18,963 mi
Last recorded18,963 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLL 811T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,963 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 18,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 18,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,014 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 18,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

windsreen starting to discolour

Pass 21 Jun 2011 16,386 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 16,384 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 7 May 2010 15,872 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 15,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,250 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 15,249 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,497 miles

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

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

d/s/f suspension bump stop missing + alloy housing corroded

engine tick over rough

n/s/f suspension bump stop alloy housing corroded

oil leak engine area

radiator side support brackets loose

Fail 14 Jun 2007 11,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

d/s/f suspension rubber bump stop missing + alloy housing corroded

engine tickover rough

n/s/f suspension rubber bump stop alloy housing corroded

oil leak engine area

radiator side support brackets loose

rear exhaust pipe support bracket fixing cracked at exhaust pipe fitting

rear silencer support bracket body mounting cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,533 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

d/s/f + n/s/f axle rebound rubbers worn + alloy spacers corroded in places

front wings corroded in places

rear prop-shaft u/j has slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2006 10,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

d/s/f + n/s/f axle rebound rubbers worn + alloy spacers corroded in places

front wings corroded in places

rear prop shaft u/j has slight play

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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FLL 811T is a 1979 MG B in Green 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 FLL 811T, 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 FLL 811T registered?

FLL 811T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 27 April 1979.

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