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ROL 481M

1979 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,089 mi
Last recorded44,089 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROL 481M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,089 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 44,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,804 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 42,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlight main beam tell tale light is not working

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,369 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,859 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 40,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advise to grease front suspension joints,slight play.

Pass 23 May 2008 38,792 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 38,758 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 37,130 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 36,020 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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ROL 481M is a 1979 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ROL 481M, 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 ROL 481M registered?

ROL 481M is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 19 January 1979.

Is ROL 481M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROL 481M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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