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FNV 735T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,142 mi
Last recorded85,142 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNV 735T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 85,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,074 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,657 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 84,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,403 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 82,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 82,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner steering jount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 82,282 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner steering jount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on steering rack end of track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 81,335 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on steering rack end of track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2017 80,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 79,652 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 77,984 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 77,975 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 May 2013 77,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 76,844 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 76,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,306 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 76,297 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 May 2010 75,633 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 75,624 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 75,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,104 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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FNV 735T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FNV 735T, 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 FNV 735T registered?

FNV 735T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 27 February 1979.

Is FNV 735T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNV 735T shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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