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EUW 776V

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,652 mi
Last recorded41,652 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUW 776V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 41,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,245 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,205 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 40,204 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,244 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,574 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 36,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,669 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 35,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,835 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,177 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 34,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EUW 776V is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EUW 776V, 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 EUW 776V?

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What year was EUW 776V registered?

EUW 776V is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is EUW 776V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUW 776V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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