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BHA 480T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,328 mi
Last recorded22,328 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHA 480T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 22,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 22,048 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2 mm and VERY LOW on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2 mm and LOW on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,590 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 21,590 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,136 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 19,135 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,253 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 12,988 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from n/s/r drive shaft erea

Pass 26 Jun 2010 12,988 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from n/s/r drive shaft erea

Pass 12 Jun 2009 9,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,694 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 3,606 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 617 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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BHA 480T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BHA 480T, 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 BHA 480T registered?

BHA 480T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1978.

Is BHA 480T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHA 480T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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