MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,715 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
outer sills corroded
rear axle brakepipes corroded
rear tyres low on pressure
slight play in steering rack
front to back brake pipe corroded
front wipers poor
lift in n/s/f kingpin
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
front to back brake pipe corroded
front wipers poor
lift in n/s/f kingpin
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
outer sills corroded
rear axle brakepipes corroded
rear tyres low on pressure
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front road springs corroded
offside rear brake low effort
slight free play at steering wheel
slight play in steering rack(both sides)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front road springs corroded
o/s/f suspension top damper unit damp
offside front tyre bald on inside edge
offside rear brake low effort
slight free play at steering wheel
slight play in steering rack(both sides)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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XPA 543S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 XPA 543S, 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 XPA 543S registered?
XPA 543S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 16 June 1978.
Is XPA 543S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XPA 543S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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