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EGR 853S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,908 mi
Last recorded28,908 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGR 853S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,908 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 28,908 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,223 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,127 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 28,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure refitted and tightened (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,927 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 27,927 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,682 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,465 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 20,465 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,420 miles

ALL TYERS ARE CRACKING

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,003 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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EGR 853S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EGR 853S, 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 EGR 853S registered?

EGR 853S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is EGR 853S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGR 853S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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