MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Misting of oil on brake back plate
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake flexi hose slightly mis-aligned
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear oil leak from bearing seal
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
O/S/R half shaft oil seal leaking.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake cable rear strap broken
Front brake pads getting low. Oil leak from O/S/R hub assembly.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Front brake pads getting low. Oil leak from O/S/R hus assembly.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BBJ 588S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 BBJ 588S, 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 BBJ 588S registered?
BBJ 588S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is BBJ 588S safe to buy?
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