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KHG 399T

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,324 mi
Last recorded38,324 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHG 399T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,324 miles

Hydraulic clutch pipe leaking.

Fail 10 Aug 2023 38,324 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic clutch pipe leaking.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,123 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 38,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,519 miles

Rear leaf springs corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,080 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 36,708 miles

OSR Footbrake, reduced performance.

front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,167 miles

2Front brake pipes corroded

Rear leaf springs and attachments, corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,800 miles

2 front brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,450 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,899 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,157 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,949 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

unable to fully check condition of both front inner wings as they have covers over them

Fail 17 Mar 2010 32,947 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

unable to fully check condition of front inner wings as they have covers over them

Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,945 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

unable to fully check condition of front inner wings as they have covers over them

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,162 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 32,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 31,763 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 31,225 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 31,225 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 399T is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 399T, 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 399T registered?

KHG 399T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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