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OWM 458S

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

8,940 mi
Last recorded8,940 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWM 458S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 8,940 miles

nearside front and offside front lower king pins worn

Fail 28 Apr 2021 8,935 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

nearside front and offside front lower king pins worn

Pass 6 Apr 2019 8,781 miles

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

Offside Rear axle oil leak

Pass 29 May 2018 8,669 miles

Offside Rear hub oil seal slight seepage

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside front lower kingpins slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2017 8,527 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror missing

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

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,495 miles

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

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

offside rear axle hub oil seal leaking?

Pass 21 Mar 2014 8,372 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 8,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 8,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 8,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 8,060 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 7,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle straps split

centre exhaust mounting split

exhaust rattles

Fail 1 Nov 2010 7,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear axle straps split

centre exhaust mounting split

exhaust rattles

Pass 13 Jun 2008 7,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both lower inner sills holed and corroded and nearside lower wing

Fail 12 Jun 2008 7,950 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both lower inner sills holed and corroded and nearside lower wing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 7,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 7,395 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 7,395 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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OWM 458S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OWM 458S, 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

How do I check the history of OWM 458S?

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What year was OWM 458S registered?

OWM 458S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is OWM 458S safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWM 458S shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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