MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,461 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
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 ()
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
center exhaust mount poor.
hand brake could be improved.
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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