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LAA 530T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAA 530T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,506 miles

very slight fluid leak around gearbox area

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,682 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,110 miles

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2015 72,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 70,108 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,386 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 65,221 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 64,603 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 64,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake may requirer attention in the near future. Slightly slow to react when applied.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 64,043 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake may requirer attention in the near future. Slightly slow to react when applied.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,451 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 63,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,395 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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LAA 530T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LAA 530T, 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 LAA 530T registered?

LAA 530T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LAA 530T safe to buy?

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