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FGO 184T

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,187 mi
Last recorded41,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGO 184T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,187 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 41,124 miles

near side drum back plate is damp

Fail 11 Jun 2019 41,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

near side drum back plate is damp

Pass 22 May 2018 41,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,055 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 41,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 41,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,729 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 40,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,494 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 398,341 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,355 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 38,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 37,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 35,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fluctuation on front brakes

offside front tyre on limit

play in both king pins

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,022 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 34,022 miles

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

fog light tell tail light inop

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,209 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Washers weak

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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FGO 184T is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FGO 184T, 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 FGO 184T?

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What year was FGO 184T registered?

FGO 184T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1978.

Is FGO 184T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGO 184T shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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