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SUI 1446

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,701 mi
Last recorded43,701 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 1446
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,508 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,307 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,971 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,483 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 35,482 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,324 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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SUI 1446 is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SUI 1446, 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 SUI 1446?

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What year was SUI 1446 registered?

SUI 1446 is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 11 August 1978.

Is SUI 1446 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUI 1446 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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