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EWL 952S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,378 mi
Last recorded94,378 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 952S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 91,909 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,671 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s and n/s king pins

Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,182 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s and n/s king pins

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,719 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 76,388 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 76,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,135 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,152 miles

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

rust on offside oter sill

Fail 3 Mar 2008 71,126 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

rust on offside oter sill

Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,531 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 69,525 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,850 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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EWL 952S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EWL 952S, 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 952S registered?

EWL 952S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 14 April 1978.

Is EWL 952S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWL 952S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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