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XAY 756S

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,900 mi
Last recorded72,900 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAY 756S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe to card/carb end is DET.

O/S/R leaf spring, one of the clamps is broken/rusted away.

O/S/R tyre is in poor/perished condition.

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 72,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe to card/carb end is DET.

O/S/R leaf spring, one of the clamps is broken/rusted away.

O/S/R tyre is in poor/perished condition.

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,514 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,423 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,538 miles

offside and nearside front upper fulcrum pin bushes perished

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 69,982 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside parking brake reading low

Fail 9 Aug 2007 69,982 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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XAY 756S is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAY 756S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAY 756S registered?

XAY 756S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 20 April 1978.

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