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3261 BY

1975 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,462 mi
Last recorded5,462 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1975 MG B41,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3261 BY
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 5,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 5,462 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 3,475 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 3,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 2,016 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 2,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 1,171 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 1,171 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 99,197 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 99,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s front wing lower corroded by seam with cill panel

Fail 23 Jun 2012 98,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s front wing lower corroded by seam with cill panel

Pass 23 Jun 2011 97,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 96,061 miles

both rear and n/s front tyres are perished!!

corrosion in n/s front wing at lower seam

Fail 25 Jun 2010 96,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear and n/s front tyres are perished!!

corrosion in n/s front wing at lower seam

Pass 30 May 2009 94,328 miles

all tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 30 May 2009 94,328 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,504 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 92,504 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2007 90,125 miles

c/l 495379

Pass 29 Nov 2005 89,743 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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3261 BY is a 1975 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 41,922 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 3261 BY, 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 51 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3261 BY registered?

3261 BY is a 1975 MG B, first registered on 3 September 1975.

Is 3261 BY safe to buy?

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