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ALP 537S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,816 mi
Last recorded75,816 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALP 537S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,140 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 66,552 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 66,542 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,401 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 66,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 66,254 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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ALP 537S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ALP 537S, 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 ALP 537S?

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What year was ALP 537S registered?

ALP 537S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is ALP 537S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALP 537S shows 8 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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