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ODR 57S

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

380 mi
Last recorded380 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODR 57S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 380 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 364 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2008 305 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge .

Fail 17 May 2008 305 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge .

Pass 19 May 2007 99,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 99,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 99,593 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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ODR 57S is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ODR 57S, 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 ODR 57S?

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What year was ODR 57S registered?

ODR 57S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 February 1978.

Is ODR 57S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODR 57S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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