MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear tyres badly perished
front metal brake pipe corrded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front and rear tyres badly perished
front metal brake pipe corrded
engine area oil leak
slight play opffside front trunions
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine area oil leak
slight play opffside front trunions
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XPB 881S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XPB 881S, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of XPB 881S?
You can check the full history of XPB 881S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was XPB 881S registered?
XPB 881S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 June 1978.
Is XPB 881S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XPB 881S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XPB 881S have outstanding finance?
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