MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety engine bay fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r brake slight binding
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
slight side to side movement brake pedal may have worn pivot
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ht lead rubbing on steering column
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HHG 780S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 780S, 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.
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What year was HHG 780S registered?
HHG 780S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 19 May 1978.
Is HHG 780S safe to buy?
The MOT history for HHG 780S shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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