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XPA 543S

1978 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,715 mi
Last recorded8,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPA 543S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,715 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 8,559 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2011 8,559 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2010 8,267 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 8,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,059 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 8,058 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 7,219 miles

front road springs corroded

offside rear brake low effort

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in steering rack(both sides)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 7,215 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,886 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 5,886 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 4,590 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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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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