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OJY 470S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,428 mi
Last recorded33,428 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 470S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,428 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet corroded and holed

rear tyres deteriorating cracks in outer wall not exposing cords

Fail 14 Jul 2015 33,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet corroded and holed

rear tyres deteriorating cracks in outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet and boot corroded

near side front and rear tyres deteriorating cracks in outer wall not exposing cords

Fail 17 Jul 2014 32,699 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet and boot corroded

near side front and rear tyres deteriorating cracks in outer wall not exposing cords

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,850 miles

all tyres cracking

bonnet front edge rusted

centre floor o/s hole .front floor o/s hole

Fail 28 May 2012 31,842 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

centre floor o/s hole .front floor o/s hole

Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,839 miles

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

n/s o/s front outer floors rusted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

hole in o/s/f floor

Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,080 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 25,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,763 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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OJY 470S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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 OJY 470S, 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 OJY 470S registered?

OJY 470S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 21 March 1978.

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