1978 MG B 1.8L Petrol · XPL 515T
1978 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 1978. Recorded mileage 16,097 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG B
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XPL 515T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 16,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XPL 515T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg B (XPL 515T) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
XPL 515T Mileage History
- 29/06/202215,197 mi
- 09/08/202315,683 mi+486 mi
- 09/08/202315,683 mi
- 30/07/202415,874 mi+191 mi
- 18/07/202516,097 mi+223 mi
Average of roughly 295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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