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MGB 863P

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,374 mi
Last recorded39,374 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 863P
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 39,374 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 39,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 39,294 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 38,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 38,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,595 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 38,595 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 38,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 37,955 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,786 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 37,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 34,181 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 34,181 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,061 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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MGB 863P is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGB 863P, 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 MGB 863P?

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What year was MGB 863P registered?

MGB 863P is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 May 1978.

Is MGB 863P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 863P shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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