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MAJ 20B

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,209 mi
Last recorded69,209 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAJ 20B
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,209 miles

Nearside play in king pin

Offside lift in king pin

Fail 15 Apr 2025 69,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside play in king pin

Offside lift in king pin

Pass 9 Apr 2024 67,980 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 64,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,316 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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MAJ 20B is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MAJ 20B, 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 MAJ 20B?

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What year was MAJ 20B registered?

MAJ 20B is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is MAJ 20B safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAJ 20B shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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