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FFH 874T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,831 mi
Last recorded79,831 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFH 874T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,831 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 79,831 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,873 miles

Steering rack has a minor fluid leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 78,873 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Steering rack has a minor fluid leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,347 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 77,987 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 77,869 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 76,724 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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FFH 874T 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 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 FFH 874T, 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 FFH 874T?

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What year was FFH 874T registered?

FFH 874T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FFH 874T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFH 874T shows 9 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.

Does FFH 874T have outstanding finance?

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