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445 BVE

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,618 mi
Last recorded17,618 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration445 BVE
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,618 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 17,616 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,897 miles

Both rear axle support straps in poor condition

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel hose rubbing on rear axle support strap

Offside front tyre badly cracked on inner sidewall and across tread

Fail 26 Aug 2010 16,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear axle support straps in poor condition

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fuel hose rubbing on rear axle support strap

Offside front tyre badly cracked on inner sidewall and across tread

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,066 miles

Off side front tyre deteriorated on inside wall.

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brakes requir attention.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,927 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 10,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 10,136 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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445 BVE is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 445 BVE, 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 445 BVE registered?

445 BVE is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is 445 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 445 BVE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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