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EFX 336C

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,520 mi
Last recorded16,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFX 336C
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 16,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 16,035 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,949 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

battery tray poor condition

o/s/r inner wheel arch liner poor attatchment to outer wing

Fail 12 Feb 2015 15,949 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

battery tray poor condition

o/s/r inner wheel arch liner poor attatchment to outer wing

Pass 28 May 2009 15,390 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 14,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,357 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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EFX 336C is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EFX 336C, 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 EFX 336C?

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What year was EFX 336C registered?

EFX 336C is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is EFX 336C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFX 336C shows 7 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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