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BBJ 15S

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 15S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2009 76,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f floor/inner sill getting corroded/tender

slight free-play at steering wheel

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension trunion

Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f floor/inner sill getting corroded/tender

slight free-play at steering wheel

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension trunion

Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,083 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 76,082 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion on o/s front floor and chassis panel not structure prescribed area

Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,070 miles

weakened lower wishbone lower suspension bolt cover in rust no play in joint slight binding on hand brake

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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BBJ 15S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BBJ 15S, 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 BBJ 15S registered?

BBJ 15S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is BBJ 15S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBJ 15S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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