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XBD 470S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,214 mi
Last recorded55,214 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBD 470S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,214 miles

long travel on footbrake

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,712 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,388 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 43,547 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,547 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,843 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 40,717 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 40,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,204 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,396 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,309 miles

rear brakes are grabbing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 38,025 miles

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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XBD 470S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XBD 470S, 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

How do I check the history of XBD 470S?

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What year was XBD 470S registered?

XBD 470S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is XBD 470S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBD 470S shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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