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ALC 675A

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,438 mi
Last recorded58,438 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 675A
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 58,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,969 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,469 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,239 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,089 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,654 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,056 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 53,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,088 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 52,088 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,499 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,364 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f king pin

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f king pin

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,712 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,391 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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ALC 675A is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ALC 675A, 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 ALC 675A?

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What year was ALC 675A registered?

ALC 675A is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 16 May 1978.

Is ALC 675A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 675A shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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