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XWF 575T

1978 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,998 mi
Last recorded76,998 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B49,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWF 575T
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,790 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 76,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 76,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,799 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,526 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,232 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,785 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 74,760 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s sill rusty

slight lift in n/s front suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,655 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 74,464 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 74,464 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,813 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 71,813 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,948 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,582 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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XWF 575T is a 1978 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWF 575T, 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

How do I check the history of XWF 575T?

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What year was XWF 575T registered?

XWF 575T is a 1978 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XWF 575T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWF 575T shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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