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ATA 347T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,860 mi
Last recorded59,860 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATA 347T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,860 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 59,854 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,595 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,122 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 59,073 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing & under bonnet inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lights flash (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,014 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,743 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear bumper corroded

rear registration plate deteriating

Pass 8 May 2008 57,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 57,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 56,461 miles

both rear tyres perishing.

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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ATA 347T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ATA 347T, 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 ATA 347T registered?

ATA 347T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 16 August 1978.

Is ATA 347T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATA 347T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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