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TOA 469S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,190 mi
Last recorded90,190 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOA 469S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 90,190 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 90,161 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,927 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,733 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 89,503 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,350 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 88,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 88,569 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 88,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Not damaged just inoperative function. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Working very slightly. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill quadrant under vehicle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,692 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,384 miles

hazard switch poor/intermittant

play n/s/f king pin

play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,674 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,674 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,700 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 85,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,476 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 84,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,826 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 82,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,129 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 82,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,748 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 81,742 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parking brake lever high

wipers will not turn off

Pass 12 Nov 2007 81,466 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 81,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 80,558 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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TOA 469S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TOA 469S, 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 TOA 469S registered?

TOA 469S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 27 January 1978.

Is TOA 469S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOA 469S shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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