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BLH 757S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

3,010 mi
Last recorded3,010 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 757S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 3,010 miles

ALL TYRES 20 YEARS OLD

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 3,010 miles

ALL TYRES 20 YEARS OLD

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 2,631 miles

Both rear axle /hub seals leaking slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 2,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear axle /hub seals leaking slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 2,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 1,901 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 1,490 miles

2x rear drive shaft oil seals leeking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and offside rear drive shafts leaking oil

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,969 miles

nearside rear and offside rear axle hubs have slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,174 miles

oil leak off side rear hub/ halfshaft

Fail 17 Apr 2013 99,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak off side rear hub/ halfshaft

Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,519 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 98,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,741 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,159 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 97,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 96,665 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,955 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 95,955 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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BLH 757S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BLH 757S, 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 BLH 757S registered?

BLH 757S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BLH 757S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLH 757S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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