MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill along the length off car (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside steering rack end ball joint
near side and off side sill area slightly corroded
Nearside sill area slightly corroded
Offside Front steering rack end ball joint has slight play
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Offside Front rack connection has slight play in ball joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front rack connection has slight play in ball joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
grease under vehicle
n/s/f tyre close to limit
radiator leaking
slight play in o/s and n/s tie rods
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
coolant leak from radiator
oil leak
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XNC 851S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XNC 851S, 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.
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What year was XNC 851S registered?
XNC 851S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 26 May 1978.
Is XNC 851S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XNC 851S shows 10 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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