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SYO 513S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,767 mi
Last recorded11,767 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 513S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2018 11,767 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 10,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 9,337 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

front s/absorbers slightly weak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 6,711 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 3,964 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 1,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,860 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,415 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,375 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,511 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 87,901 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 84,756 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 84,120 miles

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

VEHICLE HAS BEEN STANDING

slight lift in king pins & bushes

washers require attention

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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SYO 513S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYO 513S, 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 SYO 513S?

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What year was SYO 513S registered?

SYO 513S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is SYO 513S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYO 513S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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