MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
all tyres cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test
slight oil leak
underbody covered in sealer
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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.
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.
How Reliable is the MG B?
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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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XHP 46S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 January 1978.
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