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APB 70T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,052 mi
Last recorded52,052 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 70T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 52,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 51,518 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,041 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 51,024 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced quarter panel lower edge in front of wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel lower edge in front of wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 50,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 50,853 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake only just met the required standard

Offside inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of a structural component

Pass 15 Nov 2014 50,429 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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APB 70T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 APB 70T, 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 APB 70T?

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What year was APB 70T registered?

APB 70T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 11 October 1978.

Is APB 70T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APB 70T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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