MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,428 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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