1979 MG B 1.8L Petrol · VTD 853T
1979 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1979. Recorded mileage 72,570 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1979 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Aug 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VTD 853T Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2017
- 72,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VTD 853T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1979 Mg B (VTD 853T) between April 2017 and April 2017.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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