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AHS 744S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,460 mi
Last recorded11,460 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHS 744S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 11,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 11,429 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 10,847 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Nearside rear arb bush slightly worn

Slight play nearside and offside king pins

Fail 15 Mar 2017 10,847 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Nearside rear arb bush slightly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play nearside and offside king pins

Pass 9 May 2016 10,671 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 10,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,317 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 9,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 9,391 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 9,391 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,102 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 8,794 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 8,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s front castle rails corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

o/s and n/s rack tie rods have free play

outer sill coveres fitted preventing full inspection

play in ns and os king pins

Fail 27 Apr 2011 8,702 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s front castle rails corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

o/s and n/s rack tie rods have free play

outer sill coveres fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2010 8,133 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,189 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 7,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AHS 744S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AHS 744S, 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 AHS 744S registered?

AHS 744S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 28 March 1978.

Is AHS 744S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHS 744S shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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