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BGE 528S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,322 mi
Last recorded73,322 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGE 528S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,266 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,042 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 73,041 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 72,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 72,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 72,703 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 72,688 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,688 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 72,620 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 72,620 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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BGE 528S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BGE 528S, 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 BGE 528S?

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What year was BGE 528S registered?

BGE 528S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is BGE 528S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGE 528S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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