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BJB 883T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,613 mi
Last recorded92,613 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJB 883T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,613 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 92,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,024 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroding

Offside Inner sill corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,926 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,862 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

long travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Jul 2012 79,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,311 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Jul 2011 76,285 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 72,310 miles

all tyres cracking on tread

Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres cracking on tread

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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BJB 883T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJB 883T, 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 BJB 883T registered?

BJB 883T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BJB 883T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJB 883T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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