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BLU 432T

1978 MG B Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,718 mi
Last recorded87,718 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B Roadster48,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLU 432T
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,718 miles

both front discs backplate corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2018 87,716 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front discs backplate corroded

hazzard switch fitted but not working

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,329 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 87,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,969 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 85,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,389 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 85,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 81,808 miles

o/s/ hand brake could be better ?

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,658 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in nearside front kingpin

slight play in offsidfe front kingpin

Fail 16 Jul 2009 79,658 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in nearside front kingpin

slight play in offsidfe front kingpin

Pass 18 Jul 2008 79,221 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,588 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,173 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 76,349 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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BLU 432T is a 1978 MG B Roadster in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1978 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,731 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLU 432T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BLU 432T is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 4 August 1978.

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