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TMS 571T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,355 mi
Last recorded87,355 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMS 571T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,355 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,205 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 86,674 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 86,668 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,541 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,076 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,399 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,688 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,314 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 84,314 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,184 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 83,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 82,552 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 80,024 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 79,374 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 79,374 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 79,374 miles

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

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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TMS 571T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TMS 571T, 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 TMS 571T registered?

TMS 571T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is TMS 571T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMS 571T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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