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XOB 447T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

5,178 mi
Last recorded5,178 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOB 447T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 5,178 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 4,886 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 4,855 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 4,836 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 4,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 4,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 3,262 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 3,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 2,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight oil leak on nearside rear axle

Fail 5 Aug 2009 2,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight oil leak on nearside rear axle

Pass 24 Jul 2008 2,656 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 2,532 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 2,198 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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XOB 447T is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XOB 447T, 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 XOB 447T registered?

XOB 447T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is XOB 447T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOB 447T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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