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BAR 59T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,992 mi
Last recorded88,992 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 59T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 88,992 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 88,992 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 88,702 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 87,965 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 87,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 87,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 87,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 87,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 86,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 85,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,072 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,669 miles

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

rear check straps broken

Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear check straps broken

Pass 5 May 2011 84,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,979 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,602 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear axle strap split

Pass 20 Dec 2007 82,870 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 82,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,079 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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BAR 59T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BAR 59T, 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

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What year was BAR 59T registered?

BAR 59T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is BAR 59T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAR 59T shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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