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FRX 161T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,343 mi
Last recorded74,343 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRX 161T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,121 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,462 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,289 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,438 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,580 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 71,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s rear no plate light dim

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,723 miles

corroded through on o/s/f and n/s/f / wheel arch area and floor

Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,723 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corroded through on o/s/f and n/s/f / wheel arch area and floor

Pass 30 May 2007 68,044 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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FRX 161T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FRX 161T, 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 FRX 161T registered?

FRX 161T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1979.

Is FRX 161T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRX 161T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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