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BAL 929T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,787 mi
Last recorded3,787 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAL 929T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 3,787 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2017 3,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/front and rear floors to sill corroded (5.2.6)

crack in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2015 3,546 miles

bottom radiator hose heavily perished

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2015 3,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing handbrake lever split pin (3.5.1l)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bottom radiator hose heavily perished

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2013 3,493 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,042 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 3,040 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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BAL 929T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BAL 929T, 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 BAL 929T?

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What year was BAL 929T registered?

BAL 929T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is BAL 929T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAL 929T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAL 929T have outstanding finance?

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