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THY 53T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,383 mi
Last recorded83,383 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHY 53T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 83,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 83,382 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 83,380 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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THY 53T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 THY 53T, 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 THY 53T registered?

THY 53T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is THY 53T safe to buy?

The MOT history for THY 53T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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