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AFH 309T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

775,079 mi
Last recorded775,079 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFH 309T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 775,079 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 9,499 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 9,499 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 9,332 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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AFH 309T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFH 309T, 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 AFH 309T?

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What year was AFH 309T registered?

AFH 309T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 23 August 1978.

Is AFH 309T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFH 309T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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