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XVC 123S

1978 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,696 mi
Last recorded91,696 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVC 123S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,427 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,187 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 91,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 89,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,210 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 89,200 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,526 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 87,161 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,313 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 84,143 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 84,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,570 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 79,150 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 79,150 miles

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

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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XVC 123S is a 1978 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 XVC 123S, 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 XVC 123S?

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What year was XVC 123S registered?

XVC 123S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1978.

Is XVC 123S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVC 123S shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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