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D999 XVL

1987 MG B

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,685 mi
Last recorded80,685 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 MG B35,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD999 XVL
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 80,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,652 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 80,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,612 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 80,574 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 80,570 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underneath car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 80,522 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 80,405 miles

underside heavily under sealed unable to see condition of multiple suspension components, prescribed areas and brake/ fuel pipes.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,251 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 79,713 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 79,190 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 78,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,111 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 78,111 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,959 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,906 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,402 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 69,401 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,435 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 66,435 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 63,429 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 58,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2008 58,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 53,699 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 53,699 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 49,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D999 XVL is a 1987 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1987 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 35,452 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 D999 XVL, 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 39 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 D999 XVL registered?

D999 XVL is a 1987 MG B, first registered on 9 July 1987.

Is D999 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D999 XVL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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