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AWU 194S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,295 mi
Last recorded44,295 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 194S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 44,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 43,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 42,489 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 41,578 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 41,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 40,871 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 40,871 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 40,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose several spokes loose (4.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 40,214 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose several spokes loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,765 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose x 2 (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 38,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose x 2 (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 37,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,197 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,054 miles

Oil leak

slight play nearside steering rack end

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,128 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 19 May 2010 33,418 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

slight wear nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,190 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 32,275 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,590 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,433 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 30,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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AWU 194S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AWU 194S, 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 AWU 194S?

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What year was AWU 194S registered?

AWU 194S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1978.

Is AWU 194S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 194S shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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