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ENP 185S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,947 mi
Last recorded43,947 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENP 185S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,947 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 43,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,730 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,406 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 43,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,083 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,835 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 42,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 42,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ENP 185S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ENP 185S, 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 ENP 185S registered?

ENP 185S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 8 March 1978.

Is ENP 185S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENP 185S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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