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XKN 868S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,051 mi
Last recorded70,051 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKN 868S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 70,051 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 69,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 68,838 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 68,838 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 68,133 miles

slight bind rear brakes

slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 67,712 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,344 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,904 miles

nearside wiper smearing of screen slight

Pass 29 Aug 2009 65,399 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,280 miles

brake servo hose perishing

front wipers smearing

offside front seatbelt inertia reel stiff in operation

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,678 miles

brake servo hose slightly deterioated

Pass 12 Jun 2006 64,411 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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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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