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XHK 784S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,474 mi
Last recorded7,474 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHK 784S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 7,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 6,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 5,221 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 3,432 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 1,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 942 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 940 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 870 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 842 miles

osr tyre perished & worn

slightly rusty around steering colomn

Fail 12 May 2008 842 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osr tyre perished & worn

slightly rusty around steering colomn

Pass 16 Aug 2006 785 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 10 Aug 2005 709 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XHK 784S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XHK 784S, 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 XHK 784S?

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What year was XHK 784S registered?

XHK 784S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is XHK 784S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHK 784S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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