MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight play in nearside front upper and lower trunnions
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight play in nearside front upper and lower trunnions
Both rear brakes rubbing slightly.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horns poor.
Nearside washer jets poor.
Horns poor.
Nearside washer jets poor.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?
Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XRU 143S is a 1978 MG B Roadster in Brown with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1978 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 48,731 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XRU 143S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this MG B Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XRU 143S registered?
XRU 143S is a 1978 MG B Roadster, first registered on 31 January 1978.
Is XRU 143S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XRU 143S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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