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LFC 434S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,964 mi
Last recorded83,964 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFC 434S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,761 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,885 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,885 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,664 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 79,637 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,664 miles

Main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,354 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,705 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,580 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 74,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 70,911 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 70,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 70,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 70,189 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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LFC 434S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFC 434S, 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 LFC 434S registered?

LFC 434S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is LFC 434S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFC 434S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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