MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
both rear springs & bushes in poor condition but not bad enough to fail
both uj joint on prop have play
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
underbody corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
underbody corroded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
underbody corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
all underbody slightly corroded
sill covers fitted
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ARE 522S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 ARE 522S, 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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How do I check the history of ARE 522S?
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What year was ARE 522S registered?
ARE 522S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 25 April 1978.
Is ARE 522S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARE 522S shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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