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XCA 295R

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,666 mi
Last recorded71,666 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCA 295R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,666 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,362 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,040 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,048 miles

nearside rear axle check strap snapped

Fail 26 Aug 2016 67,048 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear axle check strap snapped

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,946 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 63,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

h brake cable securing rubber splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 60,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 53,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,882 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,365 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 52,365 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,984 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,462 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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XCA 295R is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 XCA 295R, 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 49 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 XCA 295R?

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What year was XCA 295R registered?

XCA 295R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 27 July 1977.

Is XCA 295R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCA 295R shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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