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BGO 399S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,648 mi
Last recorded25,648 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGO 399S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold or down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,350 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,259 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 19,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 17,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 15,608 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting split

Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,947 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,888 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting insecure

nearside front top+bottom trunions worn

offside front top trunion slightly worn

Fail 7 Mar 2012 11,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

exhaust centre mounting insecure

nearside front top+bottom trunions worn

offside front top trunion slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,415 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 6,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 5,018 miles

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 30 Oct 2006 3,162 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 3,162 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers smearing slightly

both reverse lights inop

oil leak from engine area

slight play at offside front hub

Pass 30 Jan 2006 2,384 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 2,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BGO 399S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BGO 399S, 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 BGO 399S registered?

BGO 399S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 18 April 1978.

Is BGO 399S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGO 399S shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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