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BRP 278S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,041 mi
Last recorded37,041 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 278S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,041 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes to both front lower wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 36,428 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes to both front lower wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 May 2015 35,740 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 35,143 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,697 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,477 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,672 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,066 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 31,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,986 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 29,799 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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BRP 278S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BRP 278S, 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 BRP 278S registered?

BRP 278S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is BRP 278S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRP 278S shows 14 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.

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