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XPK 74T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,917 mi
Last recorded96,917 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPK 74T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 96,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 95,997 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 95,990 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 95,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 95,065 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 94,427 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 93,805 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 92,508 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,626 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 87,813 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 87,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,285 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

prop shaft has slight play in universal joint

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,162 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 79,162 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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XPK 74T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XPK 74T, 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 XPK 74T?

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What year was XPK 74T registered?

XPK 74T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is XPK 74T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPK 74T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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