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XUT 399S

1978 MG B

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,595 mi
Last recorded15,595 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUT 399S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,595 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipe to rear flex corroded

centre & rear exhaust mountings split /poor

front propshaft joint loose

nut missing on exhaust front pipe fixing

play in rear antri roll bar inner bush -ns

radiator bottom hose is perished badly/poor/leaking

rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 15,591 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipe to rear flex corroded

centre & rear exhaust mountings split /poor

front propshaft joint loose

nut missing on exhaust front pipe fixing

play in rear antri roll bar inner bush -ns

radiator bottom hose is perished badly/poor/leaking

rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2007 15,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,419 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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XUT 399S is a 1978 MG B in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUT 399S, 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 XUT 399S?

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What year was XUT 399S registered?

XUT 399S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is XUT 399S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUT 399S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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