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XKW 90T

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,205 mi
Last recorded10,205 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKW 90T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 10,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 10,205 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 9,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 7,952 miles

Left indicator slow

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jan 2016 7,942 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 11 Dec 2015 107,813 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 5,345 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 5,345 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 5,312 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 90T is a 1978 MG B in Orange 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 XKW 90T, 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 90T registered?

XKW 90T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is XKW 90T safe to buy?

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