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SEN 246S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,234 mi
Last recorded92,234 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEN 246S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 92,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 92,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,923 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 91,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 91,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,647 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 91,141 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 90,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,900 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 89,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

long hand brake travel

Pass 8 May 2012 88,891 miles

rear exhaust mount defective

Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,901 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lift in o/sf and n/sf king pins

o/sf and n/sf suspension bump stops missing

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed in places

welding repair to n/sr wheel arch panal has been heavily seam sealed and undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2011 87,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lift in o/sf and n/sf king pins

o/sf and n/sf suspension bump stops missing

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed in places

Pass 19 Jun 2010 87,360 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight corrosion around rear Leaf Springs front mounting brackets

Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,446 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 May 2008 85,833 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 85,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Petrol cap seal perishing

Rear propshaft U/J worn

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,334 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 85,330 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre exhaust mounting perishing

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Wear in end of steering rack

Pass 15 May 2006 85,252 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 85,252 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight wear in ends of steering rack

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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SEN 246S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SEN 246S, 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 SEN 246S registered?

SEN 246S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 4 May 1978.

Is SEN 246S safe to buy?

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