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LAA 159T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,380 mi
Last recorded72,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAA 159T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 72,358 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 inner arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,065 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres perishing

Pass 19 May 2014 71,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,333 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 71,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking across the tread

front and rear number plates damaged but not obscuring lettering

Fail 15 Jul 2010 70,870 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking across the tread

front and rear number plates damaged but not obscuring lettering

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 70,382 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,930 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 69,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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LAA 159T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LAA 159T, 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 LAA 159T registered?

LAA 159T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LAA 159T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAA 159T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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