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SEU 676S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,135 mi
Last recorded33,135 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEU 676S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 33,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 8,247 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 17 Jul 2014 8,247 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 May 2011 7,790 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight wear steering rack

Fail 3 May 2011 7,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

slight handbrake travel

slight wear steering rack

Pass 5 May 2010 7,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travell

slight play o/s rack

Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,617 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake travell

n/s seatbelt sticking

o/s washer intermitant

Pass 16 Oct 2006 6,174 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)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SEU 676S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SEU 676S, 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 SEU 676S?

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What year was SEU 676S registered?

SEU 676S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is SEU 676S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEU 676S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SEU 676S have outstanding finance?

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