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XNA 444S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,165 mi
Last recorded33,165 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNA 444S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 31,848 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 30,980 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 29,740 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,196 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 24,974 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,311 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,880 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 19,031 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 15,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 12,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 10,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,433 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 6,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 5,153 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 5,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 3,948 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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XNA 444S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XNA 444S, 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 XNA 444S?

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What year was XNA 444S registered?

XNA 444S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 28 March 1978.

Is XNA 444S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNA 444S shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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