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XSF 903

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

31,826 mi
Last recorded31,826 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSF 903
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 31,826 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,518 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

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

oil leak from rear diff and gear box

Fail 7 Apr 2017 30,518 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

oil leak from rear diff and gear box

Pass 5 May 2016 28,670 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub

Offside Front slight play in hub

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 28,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front slight play in hub

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front slight play in hub

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 27,357 miles

corrosion throughout bodywork

front and rear bumpers missing but no sharp edges

Fail 5 May 2015 27,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion throughout bodywork

front and rear bumpers missing but no sharp edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,673 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 26,641 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,415 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

mixture had

Pass 11 Oct 2008 20,142 miles

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 9 Oct 2008 20,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

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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XSF 903 is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XSF 903, 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 XSF 903 registered?

XSF 903 is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is XSF 903 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSF 903 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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