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SJE 700S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

5,542 mi
Last recorded5,542 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJE 700S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 5,542 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 5,542 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 5,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked in sidewall.

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 5,542 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked in sidewall.

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 5,542 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2014 5,542 miles

offside wiper blade split still clearing screen

surface corrosion underside and offside rear inside boot

Fail 20 Feb 2014 5,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside wiper blade split still clearing screen

surface corrosion underside and offside rear inside boot

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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SJE 700S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 SJE 700S, 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 SJE 700S registered?

SJE 700S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 12 January 1978.

Is SJE 700S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJE 700S shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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