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FSX 402T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

5,767 mi
Last recorded5,767 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSX 402T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 5,767 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 5,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 5,198 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 4,181 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 4,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 3,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 2,764 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 2,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 2,455 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 1,885 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 1,597 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 1,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 706 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 99,870 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,870 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 99,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust mounting starting to seperate

os rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2008 99,466 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,856 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 98,856 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 98,402 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 98,402 miles

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

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

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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FSX 402T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FSX 402T, 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 FSX 402T?

You can check the full history of FSX 402T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FSX 402T registered?

FSX 402T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is FSX 402T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSX 402T shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSX 402T have outstanding finance?

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