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NWY 79V

1979 MG B Roadster

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,017 mi
Last recorded33,017 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B Roadster29,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 79V
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,832 miles

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

steering wheel slightly cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2012 32,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

steering wheel slightly cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,830 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 32,830 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 32,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/f bump stop rubber missing

slight rise in n/s/f kingpin

underside of body looks in a poor condition but has been thickly undersealed preventing further checking

Fail 16 Aug 2010 32,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/f bump stop rubber missing

slight rise in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,814 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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NWY 79V is a 1979 MG B Roadster in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 29,546 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWY 79V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NWY 79V registered?

NWY 79V is a 1979 MG B Roadster, first registered on 5 September 1979.

Is NWY 79V safe to buy?

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