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XUX 355T

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

15,472 mi
Last recorded15,472 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 355T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 15,472 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 15,472 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switch faulty (broken)no front/rear side lamp and headlamp not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 14,599 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 14,434 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 12,758 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 12,758 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 10,970 miles

front sill(s) slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 10,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

enginjer and diff oil leaks

rear footbrake and handbrake imbalance

Fail 21 Mar 2012 10,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

enginjer and diff oil leaks

rear footbrake and handbrake imbalance

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,695 miles

Rear brake inbalance

Slight play in steering rack in-put shaft

Pass 9 Oct 2009 9,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2009 9,314 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,702 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 8,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,308 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 8,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gear box leaking

rad rotten and leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2006 8,090 miles

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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XUX 355T is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUX 355T, 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.

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What year was XUX 355T registered?

XUX 355T is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XUX 355T safe to buy?

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