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BUY 550B

1978 MG Sports

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,974 mi
Last recorded3,974 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 550B
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2008 3,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 3,654 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 3,238 miles

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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BUY 550B is a 1978 MG Sports in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BUY 550B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BUY 550B?

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What year was BUY 550B registered?

BUY 550B is a 1978 MG Sports, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is BUY 550B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUY 550B shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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