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45,734 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower n/s and o/s king pin lower thrust have slight lift in
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower n/s and o/s king pin lower thrust have slight lift in
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trunnion has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel rim fouling track rod end (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front to anchor point (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel rim fouling hand brake lever (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trunnion has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel rim fouling track rod end (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front to anchor point (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened chassis within 30cm of spring shackle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened hanger to floor (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel rim fouling hand brake lever (5.2.3 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front trunions have slight play
handbrake travel
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
vehicle underbody has surface corrosion
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
both front trunions have slight play
handbrake travel
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
vehicle underbody has surface corrosion
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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XJM 861T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XJM 861T, 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 XJM 861T registered?
XJM 861T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 2 November 1978.
Is XJM 861T safe to buy?
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