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AVR 952T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,253 mi
Last recorded31,253 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVR 952T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,253 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f inner valance corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 31,253 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both stub pins (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner valance corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 27,847 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,341 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R floor and inner sill area has had welding carried out but not to the best standard also small hole in N/S/R 1/4 at bottom

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

gear box oil leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear spring eye bushes slightly worn

front lower valance corroded and holed

oil leak at engine and gearbox

vehicle is not blue as decribed on mot inspection information sheet. (now BLACK)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 22,204 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 22,145 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear spring eye bushes slightly worn

front lower valance corroded and holed

near side and off side rear tires cracking

oil leak at engine and gearbox

vehicle is not blue as decribed on mot inspection information sheet. (now BLACK)

water leak from heater valve

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,751 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 21,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,727 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 17,700 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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AVR 952T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AVR 952T, 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 AVR 952T registered?

AVR 952T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 December 1978.

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