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XBO 933T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,630 mi
Last recorded62,630 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBO 933T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 62,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrsion

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 60,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear axle check strap broken

Fail 23 Jan 2025 60,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axle check strap broken

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 59,404 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 59,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 58,260 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 57,426 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,637 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 55,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 54,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,837 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,747 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,620 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 38,620 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,072 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,742 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,684 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,863 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 20,075 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,921 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 11,241 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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XBO 933T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XBO 933T, 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 933T?

You can check the full history of XBO 933T by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XBO 933T registered?

XBO 933T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 September 1978.

Is XBO 933T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBO 933T shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XBO 933T have outstanding finance?

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