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OLS 622T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,649 mi
Last recorded56,649 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLS 622T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 56,649 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 54,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 50,974 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 49,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 44,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2018 44,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear inner sills starting to rust

Fail 15 Feb 2017 42,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear inner sills starting to rust

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,314 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 42,314 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

frontsuspension and rear axilassy have light surface rust clean and wax oil

Fail 15 Apr 2014 42,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

frontsuspension and rear axilassy have light surface rust clean and wax oil

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,898 miles

slight freeplay in nearside front lower suspension trunion bush

Pass 9 May 2012 41,827 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 41,827 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,364 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 41,364 miles

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,301 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

long travel on park brake lever

Fail 26 Oct 2009 41,297 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,026 miles

Slight play in rear propshaft joint.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,771 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,388 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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OLS 622T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OLS 622T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLS 622T registered?

OLS 622T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1978.

Is OLS 622T safe to buy?

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