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KAU 549V

1979 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,956 mi
Last recorded71,956 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 549V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 71,956 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,906 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 71,906 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,866 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 71,886 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,689 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,653 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2014 71,558 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight lift in offside and nearside king pins

Slight play in nearside shock absorber/top susp arm bush

Slight play in offside front wheel brg

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis

Fail 10 Oct 2014 71,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight lift in offside and nearside king pins

Slight play in nearside shock absorber/top susp arm bush

Slight play in offside front wheel brg

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,405 miles

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight lift in offside and nearside front king pins

slight play in propshaft ujs

Fail 4 Oct 2013 71,405 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight lift in offside and nearside front king pins

slight play in propshaft ujs

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,265 miles

Oil leak

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

lift in front suspension

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,221 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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KAU 549V is a 1979 MG Mgb 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 Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAU 549V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAU 549V registered?

KAU 549V is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 24 October 1979.

Is KAU 549V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 549V 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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