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BAB 880M

1974 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,292 mi
Last recorded56,292 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 880M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 56,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced IN WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 56,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded and covered in grease/under seal

front suspension corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 56,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,239 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 54,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,046 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 51,046 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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BAB 880M is a 1974 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 BAB 880M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAB 880M registered?

BAB 880M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 7 June 1974.

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