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BDD 720T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,176 mi
Last recorded56,176 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDD 720T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,176 miles

hand brake cable routed over axle

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 6 Nov 2009 55,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hazard warning switch not connected at time of test

offside front wheelbearing has slight play

rear brake pipes have surface rust

slight condensation in offside headlamp

slight play in king pins

Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,158 miles

hazard warning switch not connected at time of test

offside front wheelbearing has slight play

rear brake pipes have surface rust

slight condensation in offside headlamp

slight play in king pins

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,123 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2008 54,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,697 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 50,696 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BDD 720T is a 1978 MG B in Blue 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 BDD 720T, 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 BDD 720T registered?

BDD 720T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is BDD 720T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDD 720T 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.

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