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BWY 366S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,645 mi
Last recorded99,645 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWY 366S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 99,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,638 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,611 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 99,611 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 99,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,595 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 99,595 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,381 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 99,381 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear prop uj worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 99,157 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,709 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 98,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 97,999 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 97,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2009 97,869 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 97,862 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 97,778 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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BWY 366S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BWY 366S, 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 BWY 366S registered?

BWY 366S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 March 1978.

Is BWY 366S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWY 366S shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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