MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
slight play in steering,n/s handbrake getting low on effort
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear tyres getting low
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
both rear tyres getting low
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
Steering rack weeping oil
Under bonnet felt coming away, Fire Risk
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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