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RBT 402T

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,564 mi
Last recorded14,564 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBT 402T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 14,564 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 13,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 11,285 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 May 2017 11,280 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2016 10,035 miles

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 22 Mar 2016 10,035 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount missing (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 27 Mar 2015 6,665 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 6,641 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2014

Speedometer not fitted (6.7.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,100 miles

o/s/f rack end slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2013 90,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlights deteriorated

hazards flash fast

o/s/f rack end slight play

o/s/r oil mist on brake back plate

Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,969 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,688 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 85,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,345 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,412 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 79,337 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 79,337 miles

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

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

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

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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RBT 402T is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RBT 402T, 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

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What year was RBT 402T registered?

RBT 402T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is RBT 402T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBT 402T shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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