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ETA 391T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETA 391T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,650 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 82,183 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,692 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 81,641 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 81,606 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 81,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 81,596 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 81,485 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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ETA 391T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ETA 391T, 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 ETA 391T?

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What year was ETA 391T registered?

ETA 391T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is ETA 391T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETA 391T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ETA 391T have outstanding finance?

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