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APA 176T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,219 mi
Last recorded98,219 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 176T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 98,219 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2010 97,978 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,504 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 97,504 miles

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 97,323 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 95,863 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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APA 176T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 APA 176T, 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 APA 176T?

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What year was APA 176T registered?

APA 176T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 December 1978.

Is APA 176T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APA 176T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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