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SEY 797T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,477 mi
Last recorded36,477 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEY 797T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 36,477 miles

Nearside and Offside steering rack play

Fail 31 Jul 2018 36,477 miles

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

Nearside and Offside steering rack play

Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,159 miles

slight steering rack play on N/S and O/S

Fail 29 Jun 2016 31,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight steering rack play on N/S and O/S

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,186 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant fan thermo switch not working [engine overheats].

offside rear brake binding slightly

washer fluid very dirty and requires changing

Fail 11 Jun 2015 29,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant fan thermo switch not working [engine overheats].

offside rear brake binding slightly

washer fluid very dirty and requires changing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,654 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 26,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 26,255 miles

slight freeplay in nearside front wheelbearing

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,219 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering rack slight freeplay

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,997 miles

slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,942 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2007 24,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2005 23,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 23,091 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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SEY 797T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SEY 797T, 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 SEY 797T?

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What year was SEY 797T registered?

SEY 797T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 13 November 1978.

Is SEY 797T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEY 797T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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