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XDC 695S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,991 mi
Last recorded47,991 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDC 695S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,991 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,947 miles

ALOT OF UNDER SEAL

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,590 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,057 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,684 miles

vehicle underside coated in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 42,793 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,338 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,695 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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XDC 695S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XDC 695S, 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 XDC 695S registered?

XDC 695S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is XDC 695S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDC 695S shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XDC 695S have outstanding finance?

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