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BAD 449T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,036 mi
Last recorded42,036 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 449T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,036 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 42,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All tyres showing signs of perishing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,915 miles

Front tyres are perishing.

N/S/F brake is binding.

N/S/F brake pads are worn very low.

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

O/S/R tyre is perishing.

Various slight fluid leaks.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 39,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing kingpin split pin missing. (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front tyres are perishing.

N/S/F brake is binding.

N/S/F brake pads are worn very low.

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

O/S/R tyre is perishing.

Various slight fluid leaks.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,190 miles

o/s/r tyre has age related carcks

Fail 1 Jul 2014 38,563 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

all tyres starting to perish

rear silencer box deteriated but not blowing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,563 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

all tyres starting to perish

rear silencer box deteriated but not blowing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,501 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,479 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension bushes perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,411 miles

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

both front wheels tight to turn by hand

Fail 26 May 2011 38,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front wheels tight to turn by hand

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,291 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 38,151 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,018 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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BAD 449T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BAD 449T, 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 BAD 449T registered?

BAD 449T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1978.

Is BAD 449T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAD 449T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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