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BGB 548S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,511 mi
Last recorded38,511 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGB 548S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 38,511 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,100 miles

under-body corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,960 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,604 miles

hole in nearside rear boot floor

passenger front seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2015 33,604 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

hole in nearside rear boot floor

passenger front seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

long park brake travel

Pass 3 Oct 2005 31,081 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 31,081 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

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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BGB 548S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BGB 548S, 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 BGB 548S registered?

BGB 548S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is BGB 548S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGB 548S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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