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GUY 409S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,237 mi
Last recorded63,237 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 409S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,237 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,639 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 62,179 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 62,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front wheel bearing sounds dry.

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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GUY 409S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUY 409S, 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 GUY 409S?

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What year was GUY 409S registered?

GUY 409S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 19 June 1978.

Is GUY 409S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUY 409S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GUY 409S have outstanding finance?

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