MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre perished
slight lift in both king pins
SLIGHT CRACKING O/S/R &N/S/F TYRES
SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/F CASTLE RAIL INNR SILL (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SLIGHT CRACKING O/S/R &N/S/F TYRES
SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING KING PIN
WINDSCREEN WAHER BAG LEAKING
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside rear brake binding slightly
slight play nearside front steering king pin
windscreen washer bag leaking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the MG B?
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XWC 590X is a 1981 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 XWC 590X, 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 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was XWC 590X registered?
XWC 590X is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is XWC 590X safe to buy?
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