MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,445 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both rear Tyres worn close to the legal limit
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
engine oil leak
offside head lamp cracked
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear axle flexible brake hose limited movement
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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XEH 255S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 XEH 255S, 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 XEH 255S registered?
XEH 255S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 18 January 1978.
Is XEH 255S safe to buy?
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