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CHK 301T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,061 mi
Last recorded46,061 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHK 301T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,061 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox and backbox mounts deteriorated

main beam "flash" not working

main beam tell tale not working

Fail 12 Jul 2013 46,054 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox and backbox mounts deteriorated

main beam "flash" not working

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,260 miles

main beam "flash" not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs pitted

exhaust backbox deteriorated

main beam "flash" not working

Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,879 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 41,878 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,229 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 40,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,126 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 39,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,184 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 98,171 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CHK 301T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CHK 301T, 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 CHK 301T registered?

CHK 301T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 October 1978.

Is CHK 301T safe to buy?

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