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PPN 487

1979 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,961 mi
Last recorded6,961 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPN 487
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 6,961 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in sidewall

Offside Rear cracks in sidewall

Fail 23 Apr 2018 6,961 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (9.2.8c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (9.2.8c)

Nearside Rear cracks in sidewall

Offside Rear cracks in sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2017 6,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 6,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 5,747 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,629 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti roll link

Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 3,592 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 3,280 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 2,991 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 2,899 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,333 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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PPN 487 is a 1979 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PPN 487, 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 PPN 487?

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What year was PPN 487 registered?

PPN 487 is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is PPN 487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPN 487 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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