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TMD 771S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,114 mi
Last recorded7,114 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMD 771S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 7,114 miles

passenger side front caster rail corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 7,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

passenger side front caster rail corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 6,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 6,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,239 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 6,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 5,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 5,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 4,502 miles

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

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 3,832 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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TMD 771S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TMD 771S, 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 TMD 771S registered?

TMD 771S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is TMD 771S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMD 771S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TMD 771S have outstanding finance?

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