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XFH 770S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,866 mi
Last recorded48,866 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFH 770S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 48,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 May 2016 47,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 47,901 miles

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 47,614 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

object fitted to front that has sharp edges

Fail 13 May 2015 47,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

object fitted to front that has sharp edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,202 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 47,202 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,451 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 46,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,875 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear fog lights not working

Fail 29 Jan 2008 44,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear fog lights not working

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,531 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 43,530 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,324 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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XFH 770S 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 60%.

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 XFH 770S, 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 XFH 770S registered?

XFH 770S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 29 March 1978.

Is XFH 770S safe to buy?

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