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XHL 699T

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,181 mi
Last recorded60,181 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHL 699T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 60,181 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 59,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 59,572 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 59,279 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,752 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,269 miles

slight play both rear damper units

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,455 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,690 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 55,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,300 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,387 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,443 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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XHL 699T is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XHL 699T, 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 XHL 699T?

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What year was XHL 699T registered?

XHL 699T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is XHL 699T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHL 699T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XHL 699T have outstanding finance?

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