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BAC 824T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,220 mi
Last recorded66,220 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAC 824T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,523 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 23 Aug 2016 64,495 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,868 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 62,851 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,881 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,653 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 54,653 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,051 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 52,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,613 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,928 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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BAC 824T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 824T, 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

How do I check the history of BAC 824T?

You can check the full history of BAC 824T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BAC 824T registered?

BAC 824T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 23 August 1978.

Is BAC 824T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAC 824T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAC 824T have outstanding finance?

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