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XRK 69S

1978 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,496 mi
Last recorded60,496 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRK 69S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,496 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber broken

both wiper blades poor performance

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,470 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear exhaust cotton reel mount broken

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,253 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 59,967 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery insecure

offside rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,967 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery insecure

offside rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,663 miles

both wiper blades performance poor

offside rear wheel balance weights hitting on wheels inner rim

oil leak from split in Sump flange

Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both wiper blades performance poor

offside rear wheel balance weights hitting on wheels inner rim

oil leak from split in Sump flange

unable to test nearside rear wheel bearing,due to binding brake

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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XRK 69S is a 1978 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XRK 69S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XRK 69S?

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What year was XRK 69S registered?

XRK 69S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 22 February 1978.

Is XRK 69S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRK 69S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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