MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,041 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of BRP 278S?
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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.
Does BRP 278S have outstanding finance?
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