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MGV81P
Year1979
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power-
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MG B

General information

Make MG
Model B
Colour Brown
Year of manufacture 1979
Gearbox -

Engine & fuel consumption

Engine capacity 1.798 cc
Fuel type Petrol
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2022-02-15
Pictures 33
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-05-30
MOT pass rate
67 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 28
Total items failed 21
MOT #24 2023-05-31 13:33
MOT test number 858740909394
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-05-30
Advice
Rear diff slightly damp
Advice
Nearside front suspension king pin slight movement/ slight lift
Advice
Front suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
Advice
Metal fuel pipes and fuel tank starting to rust
Advice
Nearside front inner arch, nearside rear inner arch and inner sill panels starting to rust
Advice
Nearside front brake slight binding
Advice
Front suspension coil springs and front suspension arms starting to rust
Advice
Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
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MOT #23 2023-05-26 14:47
MOT test number 639495291307
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside front inner arch, nearside rear inner arch and inner sill panels starting to rust
Fail
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside front brake slight binding
Advice
Front suspension coil springs and front suspension arms starting to rust
Fail
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Advice
Rear diff slightly damp
Fail
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside front suspension king pin slight movement/ slight lift
Fail
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Advice
Front suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
Minor
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Metal fuel pipes and fuel tank starting to rust
MOT #22 2022-03-04 09:57
MOT test number 172331865253
Result Passed
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MOT #21 2022-02-24 12:44
MOT test number 682808970220
Result Failed
Fail
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Fail
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Fail
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fail
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Fail
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #20 2019-06-06 11:33
MOT test number 361760534300
Result Passed
MOT #19 2018-06-13 11:21
MOT test number 365619033237
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corode
Advice
Nearside Front inner wheel arch starting to corode
Advice
Offside Front metal brake pipe starting to corode
MOT #18 2017-06-16 12:23
MOT test number 245461964803
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion
Advice
Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion
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MOT #17 2016-06-08 12:00
MOT test number 793245176626
Result Passed
MOT #16 2016-06-08 12:00
MOT test number 470020223138
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Fuel hose leaking rear of engine bay (7.2.3)
MOT #15 2015-06-04 13:04
MOT test number 869505055168
Result Passed
Notice
Corrosion on body sills
Notice
Tyres cracking
MOT #14 2015-06-04 13:04
MOT test number 105875755113
Result Failed
Notice
Corrosion on body sills
Pass with rectification
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Notice
Tyres cracking
MOT #13 2014-06-12 12:43
MOT test number 296223864121
Result Passed
Notice
All tyres are cracking in sidewall
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MOT #12 2013-06-14 09:09
MOT test number 547425663174
Result Passed
MOT #11 2013-06-12 10:46
MOT test number 846803963117
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
MOT #10 2012-06-14 12:42
MOT test number 639646062107
Result Passed
Notice
Front and rear tyres are cracking due to age
MOT #9 2011-06-14 12:28
MOT test number 845605261155
Result Passed
MOT #8 2010-06-16 14:07
MOT test number 312867960163
Result Passed
MOT #7 2010-06-16 12:37
MOT test number 393527660193
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #6 2009-06-15 12:39
MOT test number 183386269129
Result Passed
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MOT #5 2009-06-15 12:39
MOT test number 790586969111
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass with rectification
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass with rectification
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass with rectification
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
MOT #4 2008-06-18 12:37
MOT test number 772680278182
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-06-14 12:05
MOT test number 992545367152
Result Passed
MOT #2 2006-06-08 11:42
MOT test number 782529156155
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-06-08 11:42
MOT test number 751699556119
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass with rectification
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 May 2025
MOT Expires: 30 May 2024
Tax status 1 May 2025
Days left 366
MOT expiry date 30 May 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 23
First mileage registration 1979-03-01
Last registration 2023-05-31
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Registration #1 1979-03-01 22 mi
Registration #2 2006-06-08 43.850 mi
Registration #3 2007-06-14 43.907 mi
Registration #4 2008-06-18 43.927 mi
Registration #5 2009-06-15 43.959 mi
Registration #6 2010-06-16 43.978 mi
Registration #7 2010-06-16 43.978 mi
Registration #8 2011-06-14 44.063 mi
Registration #9 2012-06-14 44.141 mi
Registration #10 2013-06-12 44.193 mi
Registration #11 2013-06-14 44.200 mi
Registration #12 2014-06-12 44.225 mi
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Engine number -29726

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