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XAO 994S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,219 mi
Last recorded72,219 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAO 994S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,219 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 71,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 71,424 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,290 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,093 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 68,854 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 68,854 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 68,600 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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XAO 994S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XAO 994S, 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 XAO 994S?

You can check the full history of XAO 994S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XAO 994S registered?

XAO 994S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 13 June 1978.

Is XAO 994S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAO 994S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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