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EJX 380S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,354 mi
Last recorded16,354 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJX 380S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 16,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 15,864 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 15,864 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smell of petrol around carb area but no leaks found

Pass 10 May 2016 15,327 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 15,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 15,071 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front trunion dust covers perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,189 miles

engine/gearbox/rear diff oil leak

slight corrosion to both inner wheel arches

underside of vehicle heavly under sealed

Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,683 miles

engine/gearbox/rear diff oil leak

high rear rake inbalance needs attention

slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

underside of vehicle heavly under silled

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,307 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 13,301 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,763 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 11,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,689 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 10,689 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EJX 380S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJX 380S, 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 EJX 380S registered?

EJX 380S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is EJX 380S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJX 380S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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