MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISE n/s front tyre has been repair on tread to sidewall
ADVISE o/s rear brake pivot/cable has restricted free movement
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres show signs of rubbing on shock absorber lower mounts,not evident during test.
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres show signs of rubbing on shock absorber lower mounts,not evident during test.
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ARF 885T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 ARF 885T, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ARF 885T registered?
ARF 885T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is ARF 885T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARF 885T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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