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LJO 285S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,141 mi
Last recorded12,141 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJO 285S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 12,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 11,997 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,740 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 11,738 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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LJO 285S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJO 285S, 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

How do I check the history of LJO 285S?

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What year was LJO 285S registered?

LJO 285S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 27 April 1978.

Is LJO 285S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJO 285S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJO 285S have outstanding finance?

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