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XLJ 686S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,288 mi
Last recorded8,288 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLJ 686S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2018 8,288 miles

brake pipes greased

front tyres perished

play in steering arms

suspension joints greased

underbody undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge, perished in tread, cut in tread

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroding

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

metal brake pipes greased and undersilled

rear floors corroding

underside under silled

Pass 18 Aug 2014 8,177 miles

underside of car undersilled

Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 7,760 miles

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,505 miles

underside of vehicle heverly underseald and greast

Pass 20 Mar 2010 7,045 miles

rear tyres worn and perished

under body under sealed

Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,311 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,814 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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XLJ 686S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLJ 686S, 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 XLJ 686S?

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What year was XLJ 686S registered?

XLJ 686S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is XLJ 686S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLJ 686S shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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