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XBO 858T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,311 mi
Last recorded87,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBO 858T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,311 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 87,294 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,777 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 86,768 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 85,902 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,929 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 84,926 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,382 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 81,375 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XBO 858T?

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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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