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XEV 935S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,735 mi
Last recorded17,735 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEV 935S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 17,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 17,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 16,923 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 16,740 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 15,970 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 15,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 13,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 10,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 9,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2016 7,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 5,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 3,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 1,671 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 6 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 98,373 miles

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

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

both outer Sills and Panals showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2009 97,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 95,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,603 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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XEV 935S 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 100%.

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 XEV 935S, 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 XEV 935S?

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What year was XEV 935S registered?

XEV 935S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 13 January 1978.

Is XEV 935S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEV 935S shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XEV 935S have outstanding finance?

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