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FGJ 780T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,702 mi
Last recorded16,702 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 780T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 16,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,466 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 15,926 miles

slight play nearside front king pin

Pass 6 Jun 2015 14,673 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 13,370 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,250 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 13,250 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 13,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 13,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 13,127 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

REAR FOG LIGHT TELL TALE NOT WORKING.

Fail 25 May 2011 13,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

REAR FOG LIGHT TELL TALE NOT WORKING.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 13,054 miles

o/s/f seatbelt starting to fray a little.

Pass 28 May 2009 12,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,861 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 12,095 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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FGJ 780T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FGJ 780T, 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 FGJ 780T registered?

FGJ 780T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is FGJ 780T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGJ 780T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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