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SFB 373S

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFB 373S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in lower trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play in upper trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play in trunion joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (pin hole) (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (pin hole) (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 95,858 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front trunion slight play.

offside front trunion slight play.

sump corroding.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 29 May 2012 95,776 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

offside front upper trunion slight movement.

offside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

steering rack wearing.

Fail 28 May 2012 95,776 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

nearside wing mirror loose.

offside front upper trunion slight movement.

offside rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

steering rack wearing.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 95,672 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front trunion slight movement.

offside front trunion slight movement.

sump corroding & slight oil leak.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 95,672 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front trunion slight movement.

offside front trunion slight movement.

sump corroding & slight oil leak.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front lower trunion slight movement.

nearside wing mirror insecure,but unlikely to fall off.

offside front lower trunion slight movement.

steering rack wearing.

sump corroding.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 95,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front lower trunion slight movement.

nearside wing mirror insecure,but unlikely to fall off.

offside front lower trunion slight movement.

steering rack wearing.

sump corroding.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 95,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front upper and lower supesion joints(trunions) slight movement

both rear exhaust silencer mounts perishing

off side front steering rack very slight movement at knuckle

Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,249 miles

offside rear,offside front & nearside front wheel bearings slight play. †offside front & nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes perishing.

washers weak in operation. †drivers seat belt slight fluffing. †sump corroding. †slight oil leak overdrive & rear diff. †offside front track rod slight play. †offside front & nearside front kingpins slight play.

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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SFB 373S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SFB 373S, 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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SFB 373S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 February 1978.

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