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XKW 54T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,484 mi
Last recorded10,484 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKW 54T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 10,484 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 10,484 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 9,858 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 8,674 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 8,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 6,836 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,689 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,096 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 5,903 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 5,704 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 5,235 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on edges

small play near side lower trunnion

Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking in treads

Pass 4 Jun 2008 3,794 miles

nearside and offside outer sills surface corrosion

slight lift nearside and offside front king pins at top

small hole in centre cross-member

Pass 31 May 2007 3,506 miles

fuel cap rubber slightly perrished

nearside and offside rear quater panels[front edge] slight surface corrosion

nearside front top and bottom king pins slight movement

rear valence corroded

Fail 31 May 2007 3,506 miles

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

fuel cap rubber slightly perrished

nearside and offside rear quater panels[front edge]slight surface corrosion

nearside front top and bottom king pins slight movement

rear valence corroded

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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XKW 54T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKW 54T, 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 XKW 54T registered?

XKW 54T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 18 October 1978.

Is XKW 54T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKW 54T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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