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XCC 780V

1979 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,931 mi
Last recorded32,931 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCC 780V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,931 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub frame corroded

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear X2 leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,121 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front coolent leak

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,636 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust center pipe/back box corroded also slight leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,120 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R Hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 27,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,957 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,385 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,044 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,456 miles

CORROSION O/S/F N/S/F LOWER WINGS

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,465 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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XCC 780V is a 1979 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 XCC 780V, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XCC 780V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 21 November 1979.

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