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PJV 266S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,846 mi
Last recorded8,846 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJV 266S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,846 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 8,237 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Apr 2015 7,552 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 7,302 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 7,289 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 6,683 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 6,683 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2011 3,636 miles

csed front brake discs corrodied

customer advised nearside front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2011 3,636 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

csed front brake discs corrodied

customer advised nearside front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2009 3,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 3,629 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,150 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 2,398 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 2,398 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 1,600 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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PJV 266S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PJV 266S, 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.

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What year was PJV 266S registered?

PJV 266S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 June 1978.

Is PJV 266S safe to buy?

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