MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
seat belts slow functioning in and out
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front King pin has slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body and components heavily covered in underseal
Slight play noted on both N/s and O/S front king pins
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear axle brake imbalance = 44% N/S slow to act. (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake binding O/S is binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of age cracking on sidewalls
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Slight float in O/S king pin. (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age cracking on sidewalls
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
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XRE 863S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 XRE 863S, 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.
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How do I check the history of XRE 863S?
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What year was XRE 863S registered?
XRE 863S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 23 February 1978.
Is XRE 863S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XRE 863S shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XRE 863S have outstanding finance?
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