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EWL 778S

1978 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,540 mi
Last recorded27,540 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWL 778S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,036 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 26,565 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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EWL 778S is a 1978 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWL 778S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EWL 778S?

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What year was EWL 778S registered?

EWL 778S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 January 1978.

Is EWL 778S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWL 778S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EWL 778S have outstanding finance?

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