CarVerify

Free Car Check

APC 902T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,631 mi
Last recorded17,631 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 902T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 17,140 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 17,114 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,031 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,139 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,872 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 15,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f king pin has lift

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

Fail 29 Oct 2012 15,745 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f king pin has lift

poor beam pattern o/s and n/s

Fail 23 Aug 2007 15,523 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside and offside rack ends

Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,523 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in nearside and offside rack ends

Fail 12 Sep 2006 15,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight movement in nearside lower trunion

slight movement in offside lower trunion

Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,392 miles

slight movement in nearside lower trunion

slight movement in offside lower trunion

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
Full MG B reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

APC 902T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 APC 902T, 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 APC 902T?

You can check the full history of APC 902T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was APC 902T registered?

APC 902T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 27 October 1978.

Is APC 902T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APC 902T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does APC 902T have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on APC 902T. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.