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SEE 990T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,025 mi
Last recorded51,025 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEE 990T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,025 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside floor corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,137 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 50,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,064 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2006 47,932 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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SEE 990T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SEE 990T, 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 SEE 990T?

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What year was SEE 990T registered?

SEE 990T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is SEE 990T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEE 990T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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