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XWA 150T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,624 mi
Last recorded55,624 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWA 150T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,624 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 27 Apr 2012 55,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,892 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 54,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,165 miles

staining around fuel pump

Fail 24 Aug 2009 54,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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XWA 150T is a 1978 MG B in Red 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 XWA 150T, 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 XWA 150T registered?

XWA 150T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XWA 150T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWA 150T 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.

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