MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,848 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
all front suspension bushes deteriorated
engine, gbox, oil cooler leaking oil
suspension componants corroded
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
front arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
front arm bushes slightly deteriorated
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
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
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
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?
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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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