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HAA 552S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,975 mi
Last recorded21,975 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAA 552S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 21,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 20,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,803 miles

Front inner ball joints play

Fail 27 Apr 2016 17,803 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking by carb (7.2.3)

Front inner ball joints play

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,612 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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HAA 552S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HAA 552S, 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 HAA 552S?

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What year was HAA 552S registered?

HAA 552S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 March 1978.

Is HAA 552S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAA 552S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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