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APW 905S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,696 mi
Last recorded85,696 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPW 905S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,622 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,601 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 85,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,511 miles

nearside front top trunion bush in poor condition

offside front top trunion bush in poor condition

slight play in nearside king pin bush

Fail 14 Sep 2012 85,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front top trunion bush in poor condition

nearside front tyre perished

offside front top trunion bush in poor condition

slight play in nearside king pin

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,132 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,973 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

flexy pipe to clutch slave cylinder bulged and leaking

poor rear brake balance

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,237 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

indicators getting slow

Pass 24 Apr 2007 83,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front king pins have slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2006 82,596 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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APW 905S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 APW 905S, 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

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What year was APW 905S registered?

APW 905S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is APW 905S safe to buy?

The MOT history for APW 905S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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