CarVerify

Free Car Check

KGB 426

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGB 426
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,703 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear leaf spring bolts short through nuts

slight corrosion offside rear floor

slight play nearside front lower swivel joint

Fail 31 Jul 2020 98,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear leaf spring bolts short through nuts

slight corrosion offside rear floor

slight play nearside front lower swivel joint

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 93,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,756 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 92,827 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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KGB 426 is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KGB 426, 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 KGB 426?

You can check the full history of KGB 426 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KGB 426 registered?

KGB 426 is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 15 June 1978.

Is KGB 426 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGB 426 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KGB 426 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KGB 426. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.