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XCT 904T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,442 mi
Last recorded65,442 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCT 904T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,366 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 65,363 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,206 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,121 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 65,121 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,910 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 61,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,450 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,302 miles

coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,689 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,931 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge

nearside rear tyre edges and cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2007 58,022 miles

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Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,095 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 56,064 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

full beam light not working on dash

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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XCT 904T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCT 904T, 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 XCT 904T?

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What year was XCT 904T registered?

XCT 904T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is XCT 904T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCT 904T shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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