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AHA 197S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,819 mi
Last recorded30,819 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHA 197S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,819 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 30,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,655 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 29,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,698 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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AHA 197S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AHA 197S, 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 AHA 197S?

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What year was AHA 197S registered?

AHA 197S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 21 June 1978.

Is AHA 197S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHA 197S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AHA 197S have outstanding finance?

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