MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,366 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all four tyres perished
slight wear in both front hub kingpins
suspect welding repairs at nearside rear leaf spring front mount on chassis
wear in rear universal propshaft joint
all four tyres perished
slight wear in both front hub kingpins
suspect welding repairs at nearside rear leaf spring front mount on chassis
wear in rear universal propshaft joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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XGB 585S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 XGB 585S, 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 49 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 XGB 585S?
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What year was XGB 585S registered?
XGB 585S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1977.
Is XGB 585S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XGB 585S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XGB 585S have outstanding finance?
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