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BAC 157T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,310 mi
Last recorded8,310 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 157T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 8,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 8,106 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 7,137 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 7,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 5,933 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 5,933 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 5,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 4,781 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 3,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 1,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 1,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

uneven front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2010 79 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 1 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 99,385 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

warher slighty blocked

Pass 10 Feb 2006 98,597 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 98,597 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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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BAC 157T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BAC 157T, 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 BAC 157T registered?

BAC 157T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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