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XFD 299S

1978 MG B

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

456 mi
Last recorded456 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFD 299S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 326 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50 miles

slight play in steering,n/s handbrake getting low on effort

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 14 Aug 2012 73,674 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 12 Aug 2011 72,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,561 miles

Steering rack weeping oil

Under bonnet felt coming away, Fire Risk

Fail 13 Aug 2010 72,542 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Steering rack weeping oil

Under bonnet felt coming away, Fire Risk

Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,264 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 72,086 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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XFD 299S is a 1978 MG B in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XFD 299S, 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 XFD 299S?

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What year was XFD 299S registered?

XFD 299S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 5 February 1978.

Is XFD 299S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFD 299S shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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