MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive also rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front ns and os slight king pin lift
Front washers weak
play offside inner end of steering rack
rear exhaust mountings splitting
slight lift offside and nearside front king pins
water leak from bottom hose
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
play offside inner end of steering rack
rear exhaust mountings splitting
slight lift offside and nearside front king pins
water leak from bottom hose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear inner side sill corroding
rear exhaust mounting splitting
slight play offside and nearside front king pins
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
nearside rear inner side sill corroding
rear exhaust mounting splitting
slight play offside and nearside front king pins
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PBG 656T 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 61.5%.
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 PBG 656T, 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 PBG 656T registered?
PBG 656T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 7 August 1978.
Is PBG 656T safe to buy?
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