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TMR 894S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMR 894S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 89,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,155 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 89,155 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 89,148 miles

Emissions not tested throttle sticking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front subframe mounting bushes split but not insecure

Nearside Front track rod end joint boot rubbing against wheel

clutch excessively worn

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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TMR 894S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TMR 894S, 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 TMR 894S?

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What year was TMR 894S registered?

TMR 894S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 11 July 1978.

Is TMR 894S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMR 894S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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