MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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n/s washer partially working
o/s wiper poor
FRONT BRAKE PIPES + HOSES ARE VERY CLOSE TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD DOWN PIPES
HEAVILY MODIFIED O/S/F INNER WING IN BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PRESCRIBED AREA , BUT IN MY OPINION WILL NOT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE ITS ORIGINAL STRENGTH
slight play in front suspension king pins
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in steering column + rubs on exhaust
wiper blades in poor condition (o/s split)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F King pins
Slight play in O/S/F upeer suspension arm outer joint
Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F kingpins
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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XBY 987S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XBY 987S, 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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How do I check the history of XBY 987S?
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What year was XBY 987S registered?
XBY 987S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 March 1978.
Is XBY 987S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBY 987S shows 5 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 XBY 987S have outstanding finance?
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