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CHA 377T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,861 mi
Last recorded78,861 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHA 377T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 78,861 miles

BOTH DIP BEAMS SET AT UPPER SPECIFICATION FOR UNDER 850MM HIGH

Fail 26 Apr 2018 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing TRUNION BEARING TO VERTICAL AMR EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL TO WING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short WIRING HARNESS TO OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR HAS BEAR WIRES (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL TO WING ENTIRE LENGTH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing TRUNION HOUSING TO LOWER WISHBONE ARM EXCESSIVE SIDE PLAY (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH DIP BEAMS SET AT UPPER SPECIFICATION FOR UNDER 850MM HIGH

Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,812 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,772 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 78,736 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,869 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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CHA 377T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CHA 377T, 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 CHA 377T?

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What year was CHA 377T registered?

CHA 377T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is CHA 377T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHA 377T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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