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XFJ 563S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,475 mi
Last recorded47,475 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

RegistrationXFJ 563S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 47,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 47,372 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 47,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 47,192 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 47,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 47,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,449 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,079 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,743 miles

Nearside Front Bump Stop Missing

Offside Front Lower Trunnion Seal Missing

Fail 16 Apr 2018 43,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bump Stop Missing

Pass 2 May 2017 42,543 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 42,543 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,574 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 41,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,065 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,603 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 39,603 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XFJ 563S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XFJ 563S, 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 XFJ 563S?

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What year was XFJ 563S registered?

XFJ 563S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is XFJ 563S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFJ 563S shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFJ 563S have outstanding finance?

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