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BEG 742T

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,209 mi
Last recorded51,209 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 742T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,209 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 51,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,740 miles

advise closing panel on end of offside sill repaired

bolt/stud coming out of air cleaner

front bumper sticking out on nearside

offside track rod end dust cover rubbing on wheel

play in both offside front trunions and nearside front lower

rear brake inbalance29%-rear drums oval

slight play in upper steering colum bush

Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise closing panel on end of offside sill repaired

bolt/stud coming out of air cleaner

front bumper sticking out on nearside

offside track rod end dust cover rubbing on wheel

play in both offside front trunions and nearside front lower

rear brake inbalance29%-rear drums oval

slight play in upper steering colum bush

Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,200 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,290 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 49,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2006 49,186 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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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BEG 742T is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BEG 742T, 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 BEG 742T registered?

BEG 742T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 29 September 1978.

Is BEG 742T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEG 742T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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