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XHP 46S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,898 mi
Last recorded87,898 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHP 46S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,898 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 87,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mud flap (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,792 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,494 miles

all tyres cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test

slight oil leak

underbody covered in sealer

Fail 23 Jun 2016 87,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test

slight oil leak

underbody covered in sealer

Pass 28 May 2015 87,410 miles

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

all tyres cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test

engine,gearbox & diff leak

some brake pipes in sealer

Fail 27 May 2015 87,410 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all tyres cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test

engine,gearbox & diff leak

some brake pipes in sealer

Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,175 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

all tyres cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test

brake pipes & underbody covered in sealer

osr leaf spring weaker than nsr leaf spring

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,985 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test

failed co & hc emission tests but cant fail it anymore

most brake pipes covered in sealer

slight play in osf suspension

vacumn pipe on inlet needs repairing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 86,985 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test

failed co & hc emission tests but cant fail it anymore

most brake pipes covered in sealer

slight play in osf suspension

vacumn pipe on inlet needs repairing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,590 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 86,590 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres just starting to crack

both pipes to front flexes & front to rear pipe covered in sealer

oil leak

os rack gaiter damp

slight play osf suspension

Fail 10 Jun 2011 86,285 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres just starting to crack

both pipes to front flexes & front to rear pipe covered in sealer

oil leak

os rack gaiter damp

slight play osf suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,975 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 85,975 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play front suspension both sides.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 85,974 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all brake pipes covered in tar like sealer.

unable to open boot.

Pass 29 May 2007 85,857 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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XHP 46S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 46S, 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 46S registered?

XHP 46S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 January 1978.

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