MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front steering rack exssesive play in track rodpivot
Front n/s + o/s tyres cracking/perishing on side walls no cords visable
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()
Oil leak engine ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front n/s + o/s tyres cracking/perishing on side walls no cords visable
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BCN 321V is a 1980 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1980 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 50,608 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 BCN 321V, 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 46 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BCN 321V registered?
BCN 321V is a 1980 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1980.
Is BCN 321V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BCN 321V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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