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XPL 515T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,097 mi
Last recorded16,097 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPL 515T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 16,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 15,874 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 15,683 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 15,683 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 15,197 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 15,194 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 14,323 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 14,323 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of pedal box under wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,134 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 14,134 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 13,891 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing

slight corrosion on offside outer sill and rear closing panel

slight corrosion to offside front floor/castle section

slight corrosion to offside lower sill to floor lip

Pass 29 May 2014 13,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 13,109 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 12,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,353 miles

engine oily

Pass 21 May 2010 11,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls are begining to crack and perish

offside front tyre has worn almost bald on the inner edge

Pass 22 May 2009 11,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls are begining to crack and perish

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight corrosion on offside front inner wing

slight play in offside inner steering rack

Pass 19 May 2008 10,202 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside and nearside rear tyre treads and side walls are begining to split and perish

offside front tyre is wearing more on the inner edge

slight corrosion on offside front floor and floor to sill panels

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints

steering rack feels slightly rough on the lock to lock check.

Pass 2 May 2007 7,847 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls are cracked and perished

offside front floor is slightly corroded.

offside front floor to sill is slightly corroded.

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering rack joints.

steering feels slightly rough on lock to lock check

Pass 19 May 2006 7,069 miles

offside front floor is slightly corroded. †

offside rear inner wing is slightly corroded. †

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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XPL 515T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPL 515T, 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

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What year was XPL 515T registered?

XPL 515T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 21 August 1978.

Is XPL 515T safe to buy?

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