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LIG 3016

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,826 mi
Last recorded52,826 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 3016
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,826 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,218 miles

all tyres perished and splitting

Fail 3 Feb 2014 51,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres perished and splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,642 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,734 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 49,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine mount bolt missing

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components are corroding but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,147 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,477 miles

Handbrake travel high

Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,477 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,514 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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LIG 3016 is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LIG 3016, 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 LIG 3016 registered?

LIG 3016 is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 August 1978.

Is LIG 3016 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 3016 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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