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BKM 660T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

17,352 mi
Last recorded17,352 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKM 660T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 17,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has play.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has play.

Park brake lever near end of travel, it would appear the brake system requires maintenance.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 17,352 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has play.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has play.

Park brake lever near end of travel, it would appear the brake system requires maintenance.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 17,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Reading 4.603 Maximum 4.500 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 17,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 17,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,931 miles

Rear suspension straps worn

Pass 6 Jun 2015 16,514 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 16,508 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery tray/box corroded and holed

fuel tank corroded

nearside front brake disc pitted and scored

nearside rear tyre cracked and perishing

offside and nearside front brake disc backing plates corroded

offside front brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 5 May 2007 15,074 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 15,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of both rear shocker bushes bline

corroison to front coil springs bline

corroison to rear fuel tank bline

corroison to rear leaf springs bline

corrosion on boot floor

underseal under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 28 Apr 2006 13,912 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 13,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in steering rack

slight play in o/s top trunion

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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BKM 660T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BKM 660T, 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 BKM 660T registered?

BKM 660T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 26 October 1978.

Is BKM 660T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKM 660T shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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