MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,915 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Slight lift in both front king-pins
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
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
slight exhaust blow from centre join
slight play in nearside and offside rear shackle pin bushes
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
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
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was SHO 588T registered?
SHO 588T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1979.
Is SHO 588T safe to buy?
The MOT history for SHO 588T shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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