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XOM 952T

1979 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,827 mi
Last recorded68,827 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOM 952T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,455 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 67,959 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 67,015 miles

front wish bone bushes worn.

n/side and o/side front king pins as slight play.

n/side and o/side front lever arm dampers as slight dampness of oil.

score marks on windscreen.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 67,015 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

front wish bone bushes worn.

n/side and o/side front king pins as slight play.

n/side and o/side front lever arm dampers as slight dampness of oil.

score marks on windscreen.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all front wishbone bushes worn

faint score marks on windscreen

slight dampness around o/s/f lever arm damper

Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all front wishbone bushes worn

faint score marks on windscreen

slight dampness around o/s/f lever arm damper

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,492 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Mid exaust mounting deteriated.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,492 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Mid exaust mounting deteriated.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 61,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,840 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 59,836 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 59,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 59,785 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,546 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 59,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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XOM 952T is a 1979 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XOM 952T, 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 XOM 952T?

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What year was XOM 952T registered?

XOM 952T is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 5 January 1979.

Is XOM 952T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOM 952T shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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