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XWD 46S

1978 MG MG

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1978 MG MG62,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWD 46S
MakeMG
ModelMG
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 88,180 miles

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s rear innerwing corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 88,059 miles

o/s rear wing corroding under side

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 18 Apr 2009 87,918 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s rear under sill corroding

Pass 8 May 2008 87,003 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 86,999 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,082 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 84,544 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG MG?

Based on 2,574 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 95
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
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XWD 46S is a 1978 MG MG in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 MG MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 62,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG MG fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XWD 46S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG MG typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this MG MG is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XWD 46S?

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What year was XWD 46S registered?

XWD 46S is a 1978 MG MG, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is XWD 46S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWD 46S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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