MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight bind rear brakes
slight oil leak
brake bind both rear wheels on brake roller tester but no bind present when rotating wheel manually with rear wheels off the ground
offside seat belt slow in retracting and pulling out
offside washer jet weak power
slight oil leak from around gearbox area
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front brake binding by hand
nearside wiper smearing of screen slight
brake servo hose perishing
front wipers smearing
offside front seatbelt inertia reel stiff in operation
brake servo hose slightly deterioated
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XKN 868S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 XKN 868S, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of XKN 868S?
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What year was XKN 868S registered?
XKN 868S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 27 April 1978.
Is XKN 868S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XKN 868S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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