MOT Status
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77,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear leaf springs both sides are starting to separate. (corroding)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Rear leaf springs both sides are starting to separate. (corroding)
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking Near rear axle (3.6.A.1)
Centre exhaust silencer rear clamp missing
Coolant leak from front of engine
Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s front rubber bump stop starting to break away
o/s and n/s front king-pins have slight play in them
o/s and n/s rear suspension bump stop plates corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s front rubber bump stop breaking away
o/s and n/s rear axle bump stop plates corroded
slight play in o/s and n/s front king-pins
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s rear suspension stop plate corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front suspension wishbone bushes in poor condition.
front to rear brake pipe corroded and greased.
o/s indicators slow.
o/s outer sill and rear wing lower corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s upper numberplate light inop
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear bump stop mounting rusted through
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear fog swith light working but flickers off and comes back on
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TUS 389W is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 TUS 389W, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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TUS 389W is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 3 March 1981.
Is TUS 389W safe to buy?
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