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XPE 217S

1977 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,059 mi
Last recorded28,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 217S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 28,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 28,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 27,946 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,892 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,678 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 27,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,484 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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XPE 217S is a 1977 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 XPE 217S, 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 49 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 XPE 217S?

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What year was XPE 217S registered?

XPE 217S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is XPE 217S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 217S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPE 217S have outstanding finance?

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