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XHP 185S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,428 mi
Last recorded5,428 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHP 185S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 5,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both head lamp reflectors rusty

o/s/r axle check strap broken

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2009 5,428 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both head lamp reflectors rusty

o/s/r axle check strap broken

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2008 3,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both head lamp reflectors rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s axle check strape broken n/s perished

rear exhaust mounts rusty

slight play in o/s/f trunion

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2008 2,986 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp reflectors rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s axle check strap broken n/s perished

o/s/f trunion worn

rear exhaust mount split

underside of vehicle rusty

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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XHP 185S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XHP 185S, 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 XHP 185S registered?

XHP 185S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 9 January 1978.

Is XHP 185S safe to buy?

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