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URD 533S

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

277 mi
Last recorded277 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURD 533S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 23 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,548 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear Axle hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Upper Trunnions bush deteriorated

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle rebound strap cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2015 99,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Rear Axle hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Nearside Upper Trunnions bush deteriorated

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle rebound strap cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,864 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust mountings deteriorated/loose

n/s registration plate lamps dim

oil visible n/s/r brake drum area

vehicle underside is extensively undersealed and difficult to assess

Fail 4 Apr 2014 98,864 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust mountings deteriorated/loose

n/s registration plate lamps dim

oil visible n/s/r brake drum area

vehicle underside is extensively undersealed and difficult to assess

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

differential oil visible on n/s/r brake back plate

vehicle underside undesealed making inspection difficult

Fail 5 Apr 2011 98,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre mounting bracket not fully secure

exhaust leak from joint between centre and rear section

oil leak from the n/s/r axle hub

Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,831 miles

centre mounting bracket not fully secure

exhaust leak from joint between centre and rear section

oil leak from the n/s/r axle hub

Pass 31 Jul 2010 98,795 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket corroded and weak

engine idle speed erratic

oil leak from n/s/r brake backplate

Pass 1 Aug 2009 98,482 miles

N/S/R AXLE HUB SEAL LEAKING

PROPSHAFT,FRONT UJ WORN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 98,392 miles

IDLE SPEED RAISE TO 2000RPM ON EMISSION TEST TO BRING H/C INTO SPEC

O/S/R ROAD SPRING WORN SLIGHT DISTORTION

OIL LEAK FROM N/S/R AXLE BACKPLATE

Pass 15 Jun 2007 98,304 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 98,304 miles

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

Both rear tyres are becoming low on tread.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The offside front tyre tread is becoming low on its outer edge.

There is a fluid leak from the nearside rear back plate /brake area. brakes are functioning okay. It may be rear axle oil. THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED!!!

Pass 27 Jun 2006 97,846 miles

EXHAUST LEAK FROM DOWNPIPES

METAL BRAKE PIPE RUNNING ACROSS REAR AXLE CORRODING

OIL LEAK FROM N/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE

Pass 4 Jun 2005 97,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK FROM N/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE

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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URD 533S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URD 533S, 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 URD 533S registered?

URD 533S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 15 May 1978.

Is URD 533S safe to buy?

The MOT history for URD 533S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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