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SHO 588T

1979 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,915 mi
Last recorded56,915 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHO 588T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 56,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,461 miles

Slight lift in both front king-pins

Fail 22 Mar 2018 56,449 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Slight lift in both front king-pins

Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,091 miles

Oil leak to engine and gearbox

Oil leak to rear diff

Surface corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

Weep to o/side rear suspension dampener

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,770 miles

slight exhaust blow from centre join

slight play in nearside and offside rear shackle pin bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,940 miles

Battery tray rusting

Both front tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak to engine/gearbox

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,485 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 50,447 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn low and perishing on outer shoulders/outer sidewalls

harsh gear noise from rear axle when wheels are spun

offside front and rear shock absorbers weaping slightly

offside headlight aim beam pattern weak

oil leak from corroded oil sump

play in both front wheel bearings

slight exhaust blow from two centre join areas

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,486 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 48,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 46,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,221 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 46,221 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,655 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 45,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,413 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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SHO 588T is a 1979 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 SHO 588T, 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 47 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHO 588T registered?

SHO 588T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1979.

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