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XVL 919S

1977 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,127 mi
Last recorded41,127 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVL 919S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,127 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 41,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,076 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,076 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,968 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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XVL 919S is a 1977 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 XVL 919S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XVL 919S?

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What year was XVL 919S registered?

XVL 919S is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 12 December 1977.

Is XVL 919S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVL 919S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVL 919S have outstanding finance?

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