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RBT 415T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,477 mi
Last recorded98,477 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBT 415T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 98,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 98,172 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,887 miles

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,553 miles

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill.

Pass 6 May 2014 97,226 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres, outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

outer sidewalls of all tyres perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2010 95,839 miles

all tyre outer sidewalls perishing.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 95,839 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyre outer sidewalls perishing.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,454 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,965 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 94,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 93,872 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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RBT 415T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RBT 415T, 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 415T registered?

RBT 415T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is RBT 415T safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBT 415T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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