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BPW 434T

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,229 mi
Last recorded49,229 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPW 434T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,229 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 48,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,136 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,465 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,088 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,932 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 45,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,701 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,363 miles

n/s/r back plate has signs of fluid (wheel cylinder)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,602 miles

Offside front inner track rod ball joint has minor play in it.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 36,689 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 36,689 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,861 miles

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

exhaust centre mounting cracked

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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BPW 434T is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BPW 434T, 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 BPW 434T registered?

BPW 434T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BPW 434T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPW 434T shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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