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SHT 60S

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,638 mi
Last recorded63,638 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHT 60S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2010 63,638 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both lower doors corroded

both outer sills corroding

every suspension component corroded

hazzard switch sticking

offside rear leaf spring slightly displaced

slight imbalence to rear brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 63,184 miles

coolant leak from radiator hose

offside washer jet not working

Fail 18 Jun 2008 63,184 miles

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

coolant leak from radiator hose

offside washer jet not working

Pass 15 Jun 2007 62,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre outer wall perishing

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 26 May 2006 60,622 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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SHT 60S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SHT 60S, 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

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What year was SHT 60S registered?

SHT 60S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 February 1978.

Is SHT 60S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHT 60S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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