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RUY 915V

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,543 mi
Last recorded53,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUY 915V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 53,543 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 53,543 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,499 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 53,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 53,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,438 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Clutch slave cylinder is leaking

Heater hose leaking rear of engine

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,198 miles

Clutch slave cylinder is starting to leak fluid

Some minor play / lift in off side top steering swivel

Fail 3 Jul 2012 53,198 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch slave cylinder is starting to leak fluid

Nearside front side lamp bulb is dim

Some minor play / lift in off side top steering swivel

Fail 29 Jun 2011 52,972 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,972 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 52,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear wheel bearing very slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear wheel bearing very slight play

Pass 21 May 2008 52,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 52,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2006 51,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

slight play in steering rack

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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RUY 915V is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RUY 915V, 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 RUY 915V registered?

RUY 915V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is RUY 915V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUY 915V shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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