MOT Status
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94,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
off side steering rack inner joint worn
under side of vehicle covered in underseal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
off side steering rack inner joint worn
under side of vehicle covered in underseal
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
offside front suspension has slight play
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
offside rear shock absorber leaking
FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN
OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING
REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
**REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE 30% (MAXIMUM ALLOWED)**
EXHAUST LEAK FROM DOWNPIPE
OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
exhaust leak from manifold/downpipe joints
o/s/r shock absorber leaking
rear brake imbalance + n/s/r brake judder (slight)
slight play in steering rack
various engine/gearbox oil leaks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear tyre treads are low + perished
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both rear tyres getting low on tread
Both rear tyres perished
Engine oil leak
Slight play in off side of steering rack
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Both rear tyres getting low on tread
Both rear tyres perished
Engine oil leak
Slight play in off side of steering rack
BRAKE TRAVEL BUT READINGS OK
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MTT 37W is a 1980 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 MTT 37W, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MTT 37W registered?
MTT 37W is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 4 November 1980.
Is MTT 37W safe to buy?
The MOT history for MTT 37W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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