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BNS 300S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,023 mi
Last recorded1,023 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNS 300S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 1,023 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion has slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 661 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2014 98,060 miles

Oil leak

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 98,057 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2013 94,435 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 87,782 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 83,332 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 83,331 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,451 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 77,824 miles

slight wear steering rack at n/s

Pass 25 May 2007 74,279 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 73,819 miles

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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BNS 300S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNS 300S, 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 BNS 300S registered?

BNS 300S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is BNS 300S safe to buy?

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