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XUJ 892T

1978 MG B

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,396 mi
Last recorded84,396 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUJ 892T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 82,290 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 82,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,713 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,769 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,769 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush excessivly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mount points corroded and weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,297 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,886 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,727 miles

rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 8 Mar 2013 61,727 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,138 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 82,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,960 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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XUJ 892T is a 1978 MG B in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XUJ 892T, 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 XUJ 892T?

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What year was XUJ 892T registered?

XUJ 892T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 14 August 1978.

Is XUJ 892T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUJ 892T shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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