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SCB 925S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,795 mi
Last recorded83,795 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCB 925S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,795 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,677 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,660 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 83,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 83,360 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 83,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SCB 925S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SCB 925S, 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 SCB 925S?

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What year was SCB 925S registered?

SCB 925S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 22 March 1978.

Is SCB 925S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCB 925S shows 6 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.

Does SCB 925S have outstanding finance?

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