MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift (2.5.A.3a)
all brake pipes have slight corrosion on
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XBO 858T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XBO 858T, 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.
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What year was XBO 858T registered?
XBO 858T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 24 August 1978.
Is XBO 858T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XBO 858T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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