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EPT 402S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,296 mi
Last recorded95,296 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 402S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,296 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 95,295 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking outer wall

Pass 17 Feb 2009 95,028 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 95,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 94,908 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 94,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 94,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 93,377 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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EPT 402S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EPT 402S, 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 EPT 402S?

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What year was EPT 402S registered?

EPT 402S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 30 March 1978.

Is EPT 402S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPT 402S shows 9 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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