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TDL 545S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,883 mi
Last recorded79,883 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDL 545S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 78,943 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 78,943 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 78,645 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear axle check strap worn

Fail 1 May 2013 78,645 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear axle check strap worn

Pass 16 May 2012 78,506 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 78,506 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 77,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 77,576 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,486 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 77,388 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 77,387 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,341 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,203 miles

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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TDL 545S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TDL 545S, 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 TDL 545S registered?

TDL 545S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is TDL 545S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDL 545S shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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