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TED 438S

1977 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,464 mi
Last recorded67,464 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTED 438S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,464 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 61,464 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,295 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 60,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,228 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 60,062 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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TED 438S is a 1977 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 TED 438S, 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 49 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 TED 438S?

You can check the full history of TED 438S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TED 438S registered?

TED 438S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 19 August 1977.

Is TED 438S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TED 438S shows 6 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.

Does TED 438S have outstanding finance?

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