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ATM 712S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,499 mi
Last recorded18,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATM 712S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,499 miles

Central n/s exhaust mounting broken exhaust supported ok

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s and o/s front tyres side walls age cracking

n/s and o/s sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 18,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s and o/s front tyres age cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 18,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s and o/s front tyres age cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 17,513 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

n/s and o/s sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2015 17,497 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

n/s and o/s sill covers fitted

o/s rear fuel pipe perrishing

Pass 19 Dec 2013
Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,212 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,019 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 16,019 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 15,757 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 15,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,876 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 14,366 miles
Fail 15 May 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2005 14,346 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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ATM 712S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ATM 712S, 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 ATM 712S registered?

ATM 712S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 16 March 1978.

Is ATM 712S safe to buy?

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