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TKY 192S

1978 MG B

Gold Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,423 mi
Last recorded68,423 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKY 192S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,423 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,423 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,307 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2016 67,244 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 67,243 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 66,902 miles

Slight creak from suspension

Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,749 miles

creeking from nearside front bushes/joints

knocking from rear

Fail 12 May 2012 66,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front suspension creaks but no sign of rubbing or play detected

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,428 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

oil leak gearbox

oil leak half shaft offside

oil leak rear axle

Fail 16 Apr 2011 66,403 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

oil leak gearbox

oil leak half shaft offside

oil leak rear axle

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,684 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 65,812 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

emissions high

hazards flashing fast †

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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TKY 192S is a 1978 MG B in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TKY 192S, 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

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What year was TKY 192S registered?

TKY 192S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is TKY 192S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKY 192S shows 15 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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