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LHH 744

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,245 mi
Last recorded91,245 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHH 744
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 91,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 86,473 miles

centre exhaust mounting detached

Fail 24 Jul 2017 86,462 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust mounting detached

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,206 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,139 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 85,953 miles

All four tyres starting to crack and perish on both inner and outer walls not considered excessive.

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 85,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 85,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,332 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 85,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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LHH 744 is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LHH 744, 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 LHH 744 registered?

LHH 744 is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is LHH 744 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHH 744 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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