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HHG 780S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,671 mi
Last recorded71,671 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHG 780S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,671 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 71,671 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,190 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 71,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 70,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,577 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,632 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 69,632 miles

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety engine bay fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,841 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 68,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,683 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 68,667 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,711 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,711 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,177 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,527 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 65,753 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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