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XBM 370S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,293 mi
Last recorded10,293 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBM 370S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 10,293 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer sill corrded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corrded

Offside Front starting to crack tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Jun 2016 10,277 miles

handbrake performance low may need attention shortly

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 10,267 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 10,235 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 10,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,199 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,165 miles

handbrake performance slightly low may need attention shortly

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front chassis slight corrosion

offside rear chassis slight corrosion

underside is undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 9,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside well undersealed difficult to check for corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2010 9,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,083 miles

corrosion in boot floor offside and nearside

Fail 10 Jun 2008 9,081 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in boot floor offside and nearside

Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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XBM 370S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBM 370S, 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 XBM 370S registered?

XBM 370S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 5 January 1978.

Is XBM 370S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBM 370S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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