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XKO 161S

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,543 mi
Last recorded9,543 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKO 161S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 9,543 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 8,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 8,282 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 6,460 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 6,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 4,034 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 4,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking Carb flooding (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 2,825 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 2,825 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 1,218 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 1,218 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,507 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 98,507 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 96,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 96,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,530 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 94,526 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,143 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 91,838 miles

Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 May 2013 90,809 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 89,476 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 87,322 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,754 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,457 miles

slight corrosion starting in front of rear inner wing

washers inermittant

Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,345 miles

near side front shock absorber slightly seeping

slight on front offside brake pipe

small amout of plaay in steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2008 80,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front shock absorber slightly seeping

slight on front offside brake pipe

small amout of plaay in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2007 77,569 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,110 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 75,110 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XKO 161S is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKO 161S, 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

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What year was XKO 161S registered?

XKO 161S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 3 May 1978.

Is XKO 161S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKO 161S shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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