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CAD 89T

1978 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,848 mi
Last recorded2,848 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B Roadster48,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 89T
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 2,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various under boddy corrosion.

Fail 2 Aug 2018 2,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component fractured suspension strap. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

various under boddy corrosion.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 2,043 miles

All tyres, sidewalls perished.

Nearside Rear Lower axle retaining strap partly split and securing device missing

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear axle retaining strap broken

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 2,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

All tyres, sidewalls perished.

Nearside Rear Lower axle retaining strap partly split and securing device missing

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear axle retaining strap broken

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 1,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

oil leaks

Fail 26 Jul 2016 1,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill coroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and weak

oil leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2015 1,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 1,105 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,461 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,020 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 99,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 98,266 miles

all front suspension bushes deteriorated

engine, gbox, oil cooler leaking oil

suspension componants corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension bushes deteriorated

engine, gbox, oil cooler leaking oil

suspension componants corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,837 miles

front arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2010 97,837 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2008 97,616 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

offside front outer brake pad appears well worn

Fail 12 Dec 2008 97,616 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

offside front outer brake pad appears well worn

Pass 12 Dec 2007 96,245 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 96,245 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 94,820 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 94,774 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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CAD 89T is a 1978 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CAD 89T, 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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CAD 89T is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 25 October 1978.

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