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BWY 589S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,461 mi
Last recorded21,461 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 589S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 21,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column slightly fouling on chassis

Steering rack slightly miss aligned

Fail 16 Jul 2019 21,460 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column shaft rubbing on chassis not affecting the steering

Steering rack mis-aligned not affecting steering.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 20,968 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 20,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2015 20,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,527 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 19,978 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,969 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,421 miles

center exhaust mount poor.

hand brake could be improved.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 18,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,988 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,645 miles

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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BWY 589S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BWY 589S, 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

How do I check the history of BWY 589S?

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What year was BWY 589S registered?

BWY 589S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BWY 589S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 589S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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