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XRA 844S

1978 MG B

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

31,440 mi
Last recorded31,440 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRA 844S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 31,440 miles

vehicle under sealed

Fail 29 Jul 2026 31,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 31,364 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 31,352 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Not idleing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 31,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hazard lights not working

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2023 31,285 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hazard lights not working

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,197 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

underseal obscuring vision to underside

Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,854 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 30,854 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery tray corroded

nearside and offside rear halfshaft oil seals leaking

underseal on underside obscuring vision to some components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,605 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

underbody sealer.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 30,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

underbody sealer.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,435 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 30,430 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 30,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 29,790 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,715 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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XRA 844S is a 1978 MG B in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 XRA 844S, 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 XRA 844S?

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What year was XRA 844S registered?

XRA 844S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is XRA 844S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRA 844S shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XRA 844S have outstanding finance?

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