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SAB 818V

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,208 mi
Last recorded66,208 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 818V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 65,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 62,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 61,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,613 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 59,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 58,622 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 57,641 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 56,488 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,996 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 52,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,103 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 51,103 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,056 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,647 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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SAB 818V is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SAB 818V, 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 SAB 818V?

You can check the full history of SAB 818V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SAB 818V registered?

SAB 818V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 24 August 1979.

Is SAB 818V safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAB 818V shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAB 818V have outstanding finance?

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