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HLK 78T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,787 mi
Last recorded4,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLK 78T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 4,787 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 4,781 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 4,662 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 4,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear boot floor rusted holed by petrol tank

Pass 24 May 2005 3,657 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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HLK 78T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLK 78T, 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 HLK 78T registered?

HLK 78T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is HLK 78T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLK 78T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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