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XOJ 777T

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,041 mi
Last recorded73,041 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOJ 777T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,041 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension unit slight leak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,389 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 71,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,898 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,083 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front floor slight corrosion offside

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,912 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 63,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 63,624 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS PERISHING

Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,624 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS PERISHING

Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,614 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 61,611 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,109 miles

ALL 4 TYRES LOWER TREAD ON INNER EDGES?

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,928 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 58,879 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OFFSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SLIGHT SPLITTING

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,795 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 56,795 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WINDSCREEN WASHERS PULSE

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,333 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,591 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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XOJ 777T 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 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOJ 777T, 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 XOJ 777T registered?

XOJ 777T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 17 November 1978.

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