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XOH 55T

1979 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,708 mi
Last recorded53,708 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOH 55T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,708 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 53,707 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake effort poor operation

rear fog light tell-tail inoperative

Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,704 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,704 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,959 miles

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

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,573 miles

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,459 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 53,459 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,959 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 52,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,836 miles

o/s/r reverse lamp inop

rear fog light switch illumination inoperative

slight handbrake reserve travel

small chip in windscreen

variouse oil leaks pressent

Fail 27 Sep 2008 50,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

o/s/r reverse lamp inop

rear fog light switch illumination inoperative

slight handbrake reserve travel

small chip in windscreen

variouse oil leaks pressent

Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,247 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 50,143 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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XOH 55T is a 1979 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1979 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,384 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 XOH 55T, 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 47 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 XOH 55T?

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What year was XOH 55T registered?

XOH 55T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 7 March 1979.

Is XOH 55T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOH 55T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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