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OAB 477T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,796 mi
Last recorded35,796 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAB 477T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,205 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

strong advise play in steering rack

various areas of corrosion to floor and rear chassis areas including rear inner wheel archs

Fail 6 Jun 2011 34,141 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

strong advise offside front and rear tyres are on the 1.6mm limit

strong advise play in steering rack

various areas of corrosion to floor and rear chassis areas including rear inner wheel archs

Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,363 miles

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

areas of surface corrosion to under floor pan and chassis areas

strong advise play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2010 31,267 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

areas of surface corrosion to under floor pan and chassis areas

strong advise play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,320 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise play in offside front inner steering rack joint

advise surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise surface corrosion to rear floor/ chassis area

Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,013 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

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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OAB 477T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OAB 477T, 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.

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What year was OAB 477T registered?

OAB 477T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is OAB 477T safe to buy?

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