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HHG 777S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,871 mi
Last recorded66,871 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHG 777S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 66,871 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 66,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,906 miles

Rear Fog light not working but not a requirement due to year of first registration being before 1st april 1980

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,627 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,566 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,336 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 64,331 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,305 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 64,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,084 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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HHG 777S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HHG 777S, 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 HHG 777S?

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What year was HHG 777S registered?

HHG 777S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is HHG 777S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHG 777S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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