MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,209 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise closing panel on end of offside sill repaired
bolt/stud coming out of air cleaner
front bumper sticking out on nearside
offside track rod end dust cover rubbing on wheel
play in both offside front trunions and nearside front lower
rear brake inbalance29%-rear drums oval
slight play in upper steering colum bush
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise closing panel on end of offside sill repaired
bolt/stud coming out of air cleaner
front bumper sticking out on nearside
offside track rod end dust cover rubbing on wheel
play in both offside front trunions and nearside front lower
rear brake inbalance29%-rear drums oval
slight play in upper steering colum bush
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BEG 742T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 BEG 742T, 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 BEG 742T registered?
BEG 742T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 29 September 1978.
Is BEG 742T safe to buy?
The MOT history for BEG 742T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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