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TJH 585S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,309 mi
Last recorded100,309 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJH 585S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 100,309 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,939 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,286 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 95,703 miles

nsr outersill weak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,969 miles

nsf trunion has slight lift in

Fail 8 Feb 2012 94,953 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nsf trunion has slight lift in

Pass 18 Feb 2011 93,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,958 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 93,957 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 93,180 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,611 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 92,611 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 91,492 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 91,492 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side rear backplate slightly damp

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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TJH 585S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TJH 585S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJH 585S registered?

TJH 585S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is TJH 585S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJH 585S shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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