MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front All front lower arm bushes perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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PST 259J is a 1976 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1976 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 44,791 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 PST 259J, 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 50 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was PST 259J registered?
PST 259J is a 1976 MG B, first registered on 11 May 1976.
Is PST 259J safe to buy?
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