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SEJ 19T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,401 mi
Last recorded69,401 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEJ 19T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,401 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,533 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 65,475 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 65,475 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,885 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 63,885 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 63,423 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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SEJ 19T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SEJ 19T, 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 SEJ 19T?

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What year was SEJ 19T registered?

SEJ 19T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 September 1978.

Is SEJ 19T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEJ 19T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SEJ 19T have outstanding finance?

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