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KHG 390T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,930 mi
Last recorded24,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHG 390T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 24,930 miles

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Thick under seal signs of corrosion chassis and suspension .

signs of corrosion under paint

Fail 9 Jun 2026 24,924 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Thick under seal signs of corrosion chassis and suspension .

signs of corrosion under paint

Pass 10 Jun 2025 24,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 24,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 23,797 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight play kingpin

Fail 22 May 2024 23,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chafing on suspension upper arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight play in nearside front suspension king pin

suspension ride height low on nearside

Pass 13 Jun 2023 23,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,490 miles

Nearside Front slight play to king pin

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer shielding starting to fray (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 22,385 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front slight play to king pin

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer shielding starting to fray (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,515 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 20,833 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 20,821 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 20,334 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 19,559 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 19,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 18,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 17,847 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 17,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,471 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 16,471 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 15,681 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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KHG 390T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KHG 390T, 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 KHG 390T registered?

KHG 390T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is KHG 390T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHG 390T shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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