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ANM 395H

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,999 mi
Last recorded97,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANM 395H
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 97,999 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 97,983 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,472 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 97,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise: nearside front floor panel badly corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 1 May 2009 96,946 miles

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

parking brake support on rear axle in poor condition allowing mechanism to touch exhaust.

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 95,768 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 94,923 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 90,576 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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ANM 395H 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 ANM 395H, 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 ANM 395H?

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What year was ANM 395H registered?

ANM 395H is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is ANM 395H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANM 395H 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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