MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in lower trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play in upper trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play in trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (pin hole) (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (pin hole) (7.1.2)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front trunion slight play.
offside front trunion slight play.
sump corroding.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.
offside front upper trunion slight movement.
offside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.
steering rack wearing.
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.
nearside wing mirror loose.
offside front upper trunion slight movement.
offside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.
steering rack wearing.
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
nearside front trunion slight movement.
offside front trunion slight movement.
sump corroding & slight oil leak.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
nearside front trunion slight movement.
offside front trunion slight movement.
sump corroding & slight oil leak.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside front lower trunion slight movement.
nearside wing mirror insecure,but unlikely to fall off.
offside front lower trunion slight movement.
steering rack wearing.
sump corroding.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside front lower trunion slight movement.
nearside wing mirror insecure,but unlikely to fall off.
offside front lower trunion slight movement.
steering rack wearing.
sump corroding.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front upper and lower supesion joints(trunions) slight movement
both rear exhaust silencer mounts perishing
off side front steering rack very slight movement at knuckle
offside rear,offside front & nearside front wheel bearings slight play. †offside front & nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes perishing.
washers weak in operation. †drivers seat belt slight fluffing. †sump corroding. †slight oil leak overdrive & rear diff. †offside front track rod slight play. †offside front & nearside front kingpins slight play.
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SFB 373S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SFB 373S, 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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SFB 373S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1978.
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