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ESC 741S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,843 mi
Last recorded5,843 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESC 741S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 5,843 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 5,512 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 3,604 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 3,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 3,168 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 2,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 1,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 281 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,534 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,191 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,052 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 95,492 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 94,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 94,013 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 93,907 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 93,703 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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ESC 741S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ESC 741S, 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 ESC 741S?

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What year was ESC 741S registered?

ESC 741S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is ESC 741S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESC 741S shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESC 741S have outstanding finance?

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