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TAE 926S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,139 mi
Last recorded84,139 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAE 926S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

slight play in front hubs

slight play in king pins

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Jul 2009 84,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front bump stop missing

slight play in n/s front hub and kingpin,

Fail 30 Jul 2009 84,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front bump stop missing

slight play in n/s front hub and kingpin,

Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front bump stop missing

o/s rear tyre badly split

slight noise in rear hubs

Pass 23 May 2006 83,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f bump stop missing

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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TAE 926S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAE 926S, 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 TAE 926S?

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What year was TAE 926S registered?

TAE 926S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 22 May 1978.

Is TAE 926S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAE 926S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAE 926S have outstanding finance?

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