MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
centre exhaust mounting cracked
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
offside front suspension close to bump stop
some wear in offside off rack
tail pipe mounting broken
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
centre exhaust mounting cracked and rear tailbox mounting split
play in inner steering rack joints
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear exhaust mountings deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear exhaust mountings deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
centre exhaust mounting cracked
rear exhaust tailbox mounting rubbers deteriorated
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
centre exhaust mounting cracked
rear exhaust tailbox mounting rubbers deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine started to overheat during test
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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ADH 169S is a 1978 MG B 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 1978 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 49,048 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 ADH 169S, 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 48 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ADH 169S registered?
ADH 169S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 24 May 1978.
Is ADH 169S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ADH 169S 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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