MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coolant leak waterpump
offside rear tyre perished
slight brake bind nearside rear
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
coolant leak waterpump
offside rear tyre perished
slight brake bind nearside rear
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside outer door sill starting to corrode
nearside wiper blade starting to split
offside front tyre getting low
offside rear axle strap broken ,nearside starting to deteriorate
slight wear in nearside lower trunnion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside rear axle support strap deteriorated
nearside wiper starting to deteriorate
offside front tyre outer tread getting low
offside rear axle support strap broken
parking brake lever travel quite long
Metal brake pipes front to rear corroded
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XJB 397T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 XJB 397T, 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 XJB 397T registered?
XJB 397T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 17 November 1978.
Is XJB 397T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XJB 397T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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