MOT Status
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66,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear axle strap deteriorated
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear gearbox mountings deteriorated
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor has a small hole caused by corrosion
Offside Rear axle strap deteriorated
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear gearbox mountings deteriorated
slight play in front king pins
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight play in front king pins
Excessive corrosion in both front inner wheel arches
Hazard flash rate of 120
Oil leak ()
Rear silencer pinholed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
ignition light on
nearside front steering king pin top thrust washer slight movement
offside front steering king pin top thrust washer slight movement
slight knock in steering system
starting problem ie battery
throttle slighty sticking
Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ignition light on
nearside front steering king pin top thrust washer slight movement
offside front steering king pin top thrust washer slight movement
slight knock in steering system
starting problem ie battery
throttle slighty sticking
How Reliable is the MG B?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TOB 25N is a 1974 MG B in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 TOB 25N, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TOB 25N registered?
TOB 25N is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 5 August 1974.
Is TOB 25N safe to buy?
The MOT history for TOB 25N shows 24 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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