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TDE 511S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,660 mi
Last recorded64,660 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDE 511S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 64,660 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 64,423 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 64,395 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 62,540 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 61,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 59,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 58,476 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in rear propshaft

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,661 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in rear propshaft

Pass 16 May 2014 57,387 miles

Coolant leak

brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,087 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 56,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,605 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 56,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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TDE 511S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TDE 511S, 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 TDE 511S?

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What year was TDE 511S registered?

TDE 511S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is TDE 511S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDE 511S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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