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ODE 92F

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

29,890 mi
Last recorded29,890 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODE 92F
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,890 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 29,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,643 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 29,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,271 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,151 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 52,779 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front ant-roll bar drop link bushes slightly worn

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2009 52,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,553 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 52,543 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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ODE 92F is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ODE 92F, 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 ODE 92F registered?

ODE 92F is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 7 July 1978.

Is ODE 92F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODE 92F shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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