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PAA 747T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,317 mi
Last recorded29,317 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAA 747T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 29,317 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 24,416 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 18,592 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 14,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 9,514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 4,571 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 25 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,587 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 99,544 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf inner arch corrored

Pass 6 Jun 2007 98,181 miles

n/s/f wing and wheel arch are corroded and holed †o/s/f wing corroded and holed †o/s/r shock is damp †play in n/s/f upper and lower suspension joints

Pass 1 Jun 2006 98,168 miles

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

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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PAA 747T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PAA 747T, 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 PAA 747T?

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What year was PAA 747T registered?

PAA 747T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 5 March 1979.

Is PAA 747T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAA 747T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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