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1978 MG

1974 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

54,497 mi
Last recorded54,497 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb46,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1978 MG
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,497 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,233 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,928 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,273 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,055 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,210 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 52,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,447 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 51,118 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,631 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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1978 MG is a 1974 MG Mgb in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1978 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1978 MG?

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What year was 1978 MG registered?

1978 MG is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 May 1974.

Is 1978 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1978 MG 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.

Does 1978 MG have outstanding finance?

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