MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
long hand brake travel
rear exhaust mount defective
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
lift in o/sf and n/sf king pins
o/sf and n/sf suspension bump stops missing
underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed in places
welding repair to n/sr wheel arch panal has been heavily seam sealed and undersealed
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
lift in o/sf and n/sf king pins
o/sf and n/sf suspension bump stops missing
underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed in places
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Slight corrosion around rear Leaf Springs front mounting brackets
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Petrol cap seal perishing
Rear propshaft U/J worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre exhaust mounting perishing
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Wear in end of steering rack
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Slight wear in ends of steering rack
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SEN 246S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 SEN 246S, 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 SEN 246S registered?
SEN 246S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 4 May 1978.
Is SEN 246S safe to buy?
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