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XPE 918S

1978 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,742 mi
Last recorded97,742 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 918S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 97,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 97,242 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,179 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 96,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,921 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 95,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2006 95,912 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 918S is a 1978 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPE 918S, 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 XPE 918S?

You can check the full history of XPE 918S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XPE 918S registered?

XPE 918S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 19 April 1978.

Is XPE 918S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 918S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XPE 918S have outstanding finance?

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