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SHY 560S

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,868 mi
Last recorded7,868 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHY 560S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 7,868 miles

Both front king-pins have slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 7,867 miles

Both front king-pins have slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 7,860 miles

Both front king-pins have slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 5,863 miles

Nearside Rear axle gear oil leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2015 5,754 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 5,754 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2014 5,560 miles

parking brake cable is rubbing in the exhaust

Fail 16 May 2014 5,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

parking brake cable is rubbing in the exhaust

Pass 21 May 2013 5,251 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2013 5,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 5,246 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,147 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 5,147 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,957 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2007 4,684 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear nearside axle oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2007 4,684 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear nearside axle oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2005 4,274 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 4,274 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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SHY 560S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHY 560S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHY 560S registered?

SHY 560S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 30 March 1978.

Is SHY 560S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHY 560S shows 18 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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