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ANU 510T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

16,258 mi
Last recorded16,258 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANU 510T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 16,258 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 16,097 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 16,097 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,558 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 15,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 14,899 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 14,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 13,982 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 12,211 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 12,211 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 11,096 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 10,462 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 10,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 9,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2011 9,523 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2010 8,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 7,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 12 May 2009 7,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 6,990 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 6,990 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 5,910 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 5,910 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 4,719 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 4,719 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ANU 510T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ANU 510T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANU 510T registered?

ANU 510T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is ANU 510T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANU 510T shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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