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MSG 874T

1978 Lancia Beta

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,075 mi
Last recorded67,075 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Lancia Beta57,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSG 874T
MakeLancia
ModelBeta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 67,075 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 66,784 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump damaged

engine water pump keaking

oil leak/s

rear brake discs corroded on inner suface and backing plates corroded /parts missing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump damaged

fuel breather pipe at rear corroded

oil leak/s

rear brake discs corroding on inner surface and bcking plates corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,000 miles

coolant leak/s

fuel (breather pipe?) corroded

oil leak/s

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,999 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded/repaired

both rear brake back plates corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak/s

Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,999 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded/repaired

both rear brake back plates corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak/s

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipe corroded at rear

o/s/r chassis corroded at exhaust bracket

oil leak/s

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,999 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills corroded / undersealed

rear brake backing plates corroded

variuos oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,999 miles

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

both outer and o/s/r inner sills corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all spring top platforms corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2007 81,175 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all coil spring top platforms corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2006 80,574 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

outer sills corroded

rear tyres perished

How Reliable is the Lancia Beta?

Based on 3,619 MOT tests across 482 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 184
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 143
brake binding 140
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
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MSG 874T is a 1978 Lancia Beta in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1978 Lancia Beta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lancia Beta fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MSG 874T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lancia Beta typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Lancia Beta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MSG 874T is a 1978 Lancia Beta, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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