MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both king pins have slight play may just need greaseing
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Bonnet cable broken could not check under hood
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Propshaft component defective
Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
nerside front shock/absorber has slight leak
slight oil leak off/side front steering rack boot
Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
propshaft defective
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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BLF 229S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BLF 229S, 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 BLF 229S registered?
BLF 229S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1978.
Is BLF 229S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BLF 229S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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