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EWL 771S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,639 mi
Last recorded15,639 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 771S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 15,639 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 15,638 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 14,855 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 14,277 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,014 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering rack ends worn

Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,833 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

hazard warning light not working

steering rack track wearing at nearside of rack

Fail 6 Jul 2015 13,833 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

hazard warning light not working

steering rack track wearing at nearside of rack

Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,319 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,255 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 13,255 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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EWL 771S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EWL 771S, 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

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What year was EWL 771S registered?

EWL 771S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is EWL 771S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWL 771S shows 12 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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