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XUS 250S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,136 mi
Last recorded40,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUS 250S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 40,136 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch front panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear diff seapage

Pass 5 Aug 2025 39,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 38,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,361 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 38,260 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 38,241 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,177 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 38,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 38,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,578 miles

slight play in os king pin

Pass 8 May 2012 37,135 miles

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 8 May 2012 37,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 10 May 2011 36,529 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 35,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,424 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear sills

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,160 miles

BATTERY BOX VERY CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 33,101 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BATTERY BOX VERY CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 32,311 miles

BATTERY BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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XUS 250S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 XUS 250S, 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 49 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XUS 250S registered?

XUS 250S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 7 October 1977.

Is XUS 250S safe to buy?

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