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ADA 780M

1974 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,845 mi
Last recorded66,845 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B41,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADA 780M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,845 miles

engine bulkhead area has heavy surface corrosion

n/s sill covered

under floor area heavily undersealed

Fail 26 May 2017 66,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts by handbrake cable (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

engine bulkhead area has heavy surface corrosion

n/s sill covered

under floor area heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,389 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 66,389 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,291 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 66,291 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear brakes were binding and vehicle ran out of fuel at end of test had to de-adjust rear brakes to push vehicle out of workshop

Pass 11 Jun 2008 61,599 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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ADA 780M is a 1974 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 41,928 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 ADA 780M, 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 52 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ADA 780M?

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What year was ADA 780M registered?

ADA 780M is a 1974 MG B, first registered on 4 July 1974.

Is ADA 780M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADA 780M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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