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82 NHO

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,519 mi
Last recorded39,519 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration82 NHO
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 39,519 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,429 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 39,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 38,224 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 38,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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82 NHO is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 82 NHO, 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 82 NHO?

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What year was 82 NHO registered?

82 NHO is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is 82 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 82 NHO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 82 NHO have outstanding finance?

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