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ROL 441M

1978 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,328 mi
Last recorded30,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B Roadster48,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROL 441M
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,328 miles

o/s/f lower trunion has some up/down play

Fail 23 Jun 2017 30,328 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

o/s/f lower trunion has some up/down play

Pass 17 Jun 2016 25,201 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 3mm and outer side wall perishing and cracking (Advise attention)

o/s/r shocker has slight weep of fluid

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 3mm

Fail 13 Jun 2016 25,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center/rear section (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 3mm and outer side wall perishing and cracking (Advise attention)

o/s/r shocker has slight weep of fluid

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,201 miles

Main beam tell tale light not working

o/s/f , o/s/r , n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

o/s/f king pin has slight play

o/s/f tyre tread low at 2 mm *** advise attention ***

Fail 29 Jun 2015 22,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Main beam tell tale light not working

n/s sreenwash not working

o/s/f , o/s/r , n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

o/s/f king pin has slight play

o/s/f tyre tread low at 2 mm *** advise attention ***

Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,596 miles

O/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls starting to perish.

Slight lift in o/s/f kingpin.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 15,444 miles

fair amount of handbrake travel

n/s screen wash poor

n/s/r leaf spring shackle bush perishing

o/s/r chasses leg has small corriosion hole but not within 30cm of any componet

o/s/r leaf spring shackle bush perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 15,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fair amount of handbrake travel

flexi hose to clutch slave cylinder has slight leak

n/s screen wash poor

n/s/r leaf spring shackle bush perishing

o/s/r chasses leg has small corriosion hole but not within 30cm of any componet

o/s/r leaf spring shackle bush perishing

Fail 1 May 2013 15,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

fair amount of handbrake travel

n/s screen wash poor

n/s/r leaf spring shackle bushes perishing

o/s/f chasses leg has some small corrosion and small hole but not within 30cm of component

o/s/r leaf spring shackle bushes perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,225 miles

N/s/r brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

fair amount of handbrake travel

Fail 8 Mar 2012 13,225 miles

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

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

N/s/r brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,450 miles

Both front wishbone inner bushes worn.

Both rear axle check straps cracked.

Both rear outer sill section at rear corroded, advise attention.

Centre cross member (o/s) corroded, advise attention.

O/s/f floor pan box member corroded, advise attention.

Slight play in n/s/f king pin.

Slight play in o/s/f lower trunion.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 9,094 miles

Both axle check straps cracked.

Both rear outer sills corroded.

O/s/f chasssis corroded.

Play in o/s/f lower trunion.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 8,792 miles

n/s headlamp on min height setting

stone chip in bottom of passangers side of windscreen

under side starting to corrode

Fail 4 Feb 2008 8,482 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear outer sill ends starting to corrode

chasses leg to out rigger on o/s starting to corrode

small chip/crack in n/s bottom of windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2008 8,482 miles

both rear outer sill ends starting to corrode

chasses leg to out rigger on o/s starting to corrode

small chip/crack in n/s bottom of windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,077 miles

n/s headlamp on min hieght setting

n/s windscreen chipped and starting to crack

o/s chassis corroding (advise attention)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 7,557 miles

Both rear axle check straps cracked.

Corrosion to o/s chassis section.

O/S/F tyre has low pressure.

O/S/R shock absorber starting to loose fluid.

Slight play in n/s/f king pin.

Spare tyre flat.

Surface corrosion to o/s & n/s lower rear wing sections.

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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ROL 441M is a 1978 MG B Roadster in Red 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 Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,731 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ROL 441M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ROL 441M is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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