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HCP 908S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,287 mi
Last recorded71,287 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCP 908S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,278 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

headlight switch intermittant

Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake back plat corroded

both rear spring hangar bushes perished-nearside & offside

Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,772 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play lower kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 7 May 2014 69,655 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 69,655 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 67,972 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s rack

Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,134 miles

nearside door hinges badley worn

parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficieny. it would appear thatthe braking system requires adjustment or repiar

Fail 14 Sep 2007 65,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door hinges badley worn

Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,272 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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HCP 908S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HCP 908S, 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 HCP 908S registered?

HCP 908S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 5 June 1978.

Is HCP 908S safe to buy?

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