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XVS 933S

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,314 mi
Last recorded85,314 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 933S
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,314 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 85,288 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 85,142 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 85,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 85,062 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 85,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2005 85,062 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.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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XVS 933S is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XVS 933S, 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

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What year was XVS 933S registered?

XVS 933S is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 14 April 1978.

Is XVS 933S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVS 933S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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