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AGH 277S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,662 mi
Last recorded53,662 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGH 277S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,662 miles

slight corrosion in n/s/f headlamp reflector

slight wear in o/s/f lower swivel joint

Fail 17 Apr 2014 53,662 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion in n/s/f headlamp reflector

slight wear in o/s/f lower swivel joint

Pass 3 May 2013 53,662 miles

steering rack operation rough

slight freeplay in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,655 miles

damage to windscreen

some wear in os/f lower trunion

Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,655 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

damage to windscreen

some wear in os/f lower trunion

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 31 Mar 2011 53,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,599 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

No sun visors fitted at time of test

Oil leak

Play in N/S Top trunnion

Play in O/S Top trunnion

Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,471 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

O/S & N/S upper and lower trunnions have slight play

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 53,471 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

O/S & N/S upper and lower trunnions have slight play

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,023 miles

front brake discs corroded

low reading from n/s/r service brake

wear in steering both sides and o/s/f suspension conponants

Fail 16 Jan 2008 53,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

low reading from n/s/r service brake

wear in steering both sides and o/s/f suspension conponants

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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AGH 277S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AGH 277S, 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 AGH 277S registered?

AGH 277S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is AGH 277S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGH 277S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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