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XAD 890S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,483 mi
Last recorded60,483 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAD 890S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 60,483 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,339 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 60,307 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,034 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,649 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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XAD 890S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAD 890S, 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 XAD 890S?

You can check the full history of XAD 890S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XAD 890S registered?

XAD 890S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1978.

Is XAD 890S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAD 890S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAD 890S have outstanding finance?

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