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FUR 780T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,079 mi
Last recorded78,079 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUR 780T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,079 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 76,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,065 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,520 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,479 miles

rear brake back plates moist

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,371 miles

slight lift in offside front kingpin

Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,992 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight mist of oil on n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,992 miles

slight mist of oil on n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,628 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 73,543 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 73,398 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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FUR 780T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FUR 780T, 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

How do I check the history of FUR 780T?

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What year was FUR 780T registered?

FUR 780T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1979.

Is FUR 780T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUR 780T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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