MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged Cracked and feel soft. (7.2.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged Cracked and feel soft. (7.2.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XVC 256S is a 1978 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 256S, 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.
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How do I check the history of XVC 256S?
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What year was XVC 256S registered?
XVC 256S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1978.
Is XVC 256S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XVC 256S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does XVC 256S have outstanding finance?
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