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OXI 148

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,032 mi
Last recorded34,032 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXI 148
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,261 miles

main beam indicater very dim

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,993 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 32,991 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,332 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,831 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 31,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f lower wing corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,927 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 27,874 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OXI 148 is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OXI 148, 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 OXI 148?

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What year was OXI 148 registered?

OXI 148 is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 16 November 1979.

Is OXI 148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXI 148 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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