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XMH 593T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,031 mi
Last recorded66,031 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMH 593T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,031 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,958 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 65,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,351 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 64,717 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 64,717 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 63,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,125 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 63,125 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,798 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,757 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,866 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,109 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,452 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 59,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,013 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 59,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 58,439 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2006 58,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

slight lift at trunnions o/s n/s r/r tyres side walls cracking and n/s wear at inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2005 57,760 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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XMH 593T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XMH 593T, 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 XMH 593T registered?

XMH 593T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is XMH 593T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMH 593T shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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