MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure cotton reel (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaks at front joints /centre and rear boxes (7.1.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Side and head lamps not operating (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both head lamp aims considerably low.
considerable travle on hand brake lever.
considerable wear in steering shaft u/j cuppling.
o/s/r brake considerably binding advise early attension.
both metal brake pipes across rear axle starting to corrode.
considerable play in o/s/f wheel bearings.
o/s/r brake considerably binding.
steering shaft u/j/ cuppling considerably worn.
How Reliable is the MG B?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BCV 886T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 BCV 886T, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BCV 886T registered?
BCV 886T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is BCV 886T safe to buy?
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