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XAY 825S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,579 mi
Last recorded36,579 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAY 825S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,579 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,504 miles

advise - offside wiper arm is replaced

advise - washers could be better

chip on screen

Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,432 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,384 miles

advise - rusty in numerous places - sills - bottom of wings etc - needs attention soon!

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,333 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,267 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,222 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,028 miles

advise - rust on outer sill area - offside front wing and front valance area is dealt with

Pass 21 May 2008 35,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 35,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 35,725 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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XAY 825S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XAY 825S, 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 XAY 825S?

You can check the full history of XAY 825S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XAY 825S registered?

XAY 825S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is XAY 825S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAY 825S shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAY 825S have outstanding finance?

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