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HRN 272S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,365 mi
Last recorded16,365 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRN 272S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,729 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 15,666 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 15,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 15,460 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 15,460 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,058 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 15,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine and gearbox damp with oil

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Apr 2010 13,014 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine and gearbox damp with oil

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,291 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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HRN 272S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HRN 272S, 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 HRN 272S registered?

HRN 272S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is HRN 272S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRN 272S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HRN 272S have outstanding finance?

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