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MIG 8713

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 8713
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,137 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked

rear differential leaking oil

rear tyres badly cracked & perished

vehicle components corroded

vehicle undersealed

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 83,135 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked

rear differential leaking oil

rear tyres badly cracked & perished

vehicle components corroded

vehicle undersealed

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,832 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 82,662 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 82,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Nov 2008 82,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Nov 2007 81,620 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 81,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,015 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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MIG 8713 is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MIG 8713, 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 MIG 8713 registered?

MIG 8713 is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is MIG 8713 safe to buy?

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