MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,411 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
n/s/f outrigger holed 30cm outwith precribed area
n/s/f,o/s/f play at steering
o/s/f,n/s/f all wishbone bushes perished
o/s/r,n/s/r play at wheel bearings
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f outrigger holed 30cm outwith precribed area
n/s/f,o/s/f play at steering
o/s/f,n/s/f all wishbone bushes perished
o/s/r,n/s/r play at wheel bearings
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XCH 278S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XCH 278S, 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 XCH 278S registered?
XCH 278S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 12 May 1978.
Is XCH 278S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XCH 278S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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