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TEB 11S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,126 mi
Last recorded35,126 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEB 11S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 35,126 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 34,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 34,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,747 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 34,747 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 34,710 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 34,710 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 34,652 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,523 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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TEB 11S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TEB 11S, 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 TEB 11S?

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What year was TEB 11S registered?

TEB 11S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 23 February 1978.

Is TEB 11S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEB 11S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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