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XOU 9V

1979 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,390 mi
Last recorded58,390 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B52,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 9V
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 58,390 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,230 miles

offside rear bind

play in front kin pins

Fail 1 Jun 2017 58,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bind

play in front kin pins

Pass 12 May 2016 58,201 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,091 miles

front king pins have play

headlight reflectors in poor condition

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 57,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,856 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 56,855 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,305 miles

All tyres slightly perished

n/s & o/s headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorating

Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,305 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres slightly perished

n/s & o/s headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,879 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 54,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,509 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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XOU 9V is a 1979 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XOU 9V, 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.

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What year was XOU 9V registered?

XOU 9V is a 1979 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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