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XWP 140R

1977 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,959 mi
Last recorded3,959 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 MG B40,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWP 140R
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 3,959 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 2,710 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 101,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,727 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 96,981 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,589 miles

both n/s and o/s jacking point brackets are corroded

o/s rear has a remould tyre fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 96,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both n/s and o/s jacking point brackets are corroded

o/s rear has a remould tyre fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 95,453 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 95,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 92,047 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 88,371 miles

brake pipes could not be proparly inspected due to thick coating of grease

Pass 22 Dec 2006 86,501 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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XWP 140R is a 1977 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1977 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 40,549 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 XWP 140R, 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 49 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 XWP 140R registered?

XWP 140R is a 1977 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is XWP 140R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWP 140R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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