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XTA 670S

1978 MG B

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,450 mi
Last recorded29,450 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTA 670S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 29,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 29,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,160 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 25,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,804 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,553 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,522 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 20,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,542 miles

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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XTA 670S is a 1978 MG B in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XTA 670S, 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

How do I check the history of XTA 670S?

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What year was XTA 670S registered?

XTA 670S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 5 May 1978.

Is XTA 670S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTA 670S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XTA 670S have outstanding finance?

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