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FPV 452T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,398 mi
Last recorded60,398 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPV 452T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,398 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,960 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,752 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 59,752 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,748 miles

n/s/r brake backing plate slighty wet

n/s/r suspension unit slighty wet

Fail 12 Sep 2009 59,745 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/r brake backing plate slighty wet

n/s/r suspension unit slighty wet

Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both wipers slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear suspension unit damp

slight corrosion to rear chassis

slight play both front hubs

slight play in steering

slight playnerarside front suspension top bush

Fail 12 Aug 2008 59,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres slightly under inflated

coolant leak from raditior

dampness to nearside rear suspension unit

front exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust

handbrake travel

metal outer sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear chassis rails

slight play in both front hubs

slight play in both front lower arms bottom ball joints

slight play in steering rack

underneath vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,635 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 59,635 miles

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

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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FPV 452T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FPV 452T, 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 FPV 452T registered?

FPV 452T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 15 June 1979.

Is FPV 452T safe to buy?

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