MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
n/s engine mounting broken
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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ARR 559T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 ARR 559T, 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 ARR 559T registered?
ARR 559T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1978.
Is ARR 559T safe to buy?
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