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BEH 552T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,984 mi
Last recorded60,984 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEH 552T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 60,984 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 60,982 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 60,896 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 60,896 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,863 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 60,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 60,537 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

grease on near side rear back plate but not on disc

Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

grease on near side rear back plate but not on disc

Fail 23 Jul 2014 60,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak nsr brake backplate, brakes tested ok!

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,025 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 60,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 59,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,606 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,815 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,045 miles

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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BEH 552T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BEH 552T, 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 BEH 552T registered?

BEH 552T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BEH 552T safe to buy?

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