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ARR 559T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,167 mi
Last recorded100,167 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 559T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 100,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 99,540 miles

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,067 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 99,064 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,957 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 97,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 96,423 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 96,423 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 96,079 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,079 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 95,530 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 95,527 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,109 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,612 miles

n/s engine mounting broken

Pass 6 Mar 2010 93,949 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 93,949 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 93,466 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for ARR 559T shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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