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XTA 212S

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,609 mi
Last recorded96,609 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTA 212S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,503 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK FLUID

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

BOTH OUTER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,515 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 90,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,564 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 87,564 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,984 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 84,981 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,468 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 78,281 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 66,732 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 66,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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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XTA 212S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XTA 212S, 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

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What year was XTA 212S registered?

XTA 212S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is XTA 212S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTA 212S shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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