MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,655 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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light corrosion on undercarriage
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
light corrosion on undercarriage
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light corrosion on undercarr iage
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light corrosion on undercarr iage
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light corrosion on undercarriage
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
light corrosion on undercarriage
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
all Coil spring corroded
light corrosion on undercarriage
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished (4.1.D.1b)
light corrosion on undercarriage
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
all Coil spring corroded
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre side wall cracking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r tyre side wall cracking
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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XAT 754S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 XAT 754S, 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.
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What year was XAT 754S registered?
XAT 754S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 10 January 1978.
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