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MFV 462T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,030 mi
Last recorded74,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFV 462T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 74,030 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 74,030 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 73,379 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 73,379 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Aug 2007 73,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,610 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 72,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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MFV 462T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 MFV 462T, 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 MFV 462T registered?

MFV 462T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is MFV 462T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFV 462T shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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