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SVE 995S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,004 mi
Last recorded29,004 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVE 995S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 25,481 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 23,088 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 23,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 21,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 19,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 17,856 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 14,754 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 14,754 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 11,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 8,899 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 8,899 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 5,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 1,866 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear diff seal has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 98,824 miles

Coolant leak

corrosion to both jacking point

Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,541 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 95,687 miles

all brake pipes rusty

o/s/f lower trunion joint play

rear leaf springs weak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,544 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,073 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 90,599 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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SVE 995S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVE 995S, 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 SVE 995S?

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What year was SVE 995S registered?

SVE 995S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 25 February 1978.

Is SVE 995S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVE 995S shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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