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EUY 688S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,411 mi
Last recorded81,411 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUY 688S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,369 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 70,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,819 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,426 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 76,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 76,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,681 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 71,760 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 70,723 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 71,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 71,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,717 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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EUY 688S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EUY 688S, 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 EUY 688S?

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What year was EUY 688S registered?

EUY 688S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is EUY 688S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUY 688S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUY 688S have outstanding finance?

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