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XCG 84R

1976 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,344 mi
Last recorded73,344 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCG 84R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 73,344 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,886 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,769 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 72,148 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,648 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,504 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 71,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,586 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,298 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

osf and nsf suspension top bushes worn and splitting

wipers worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,688 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 11 Aug 2011 62,669 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 62,641 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 62,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 62,086 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,295 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 61,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,855 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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XCG 84R is a 1976 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 80%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,848 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 XCG 84R, 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 50 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCG 84R registered?

XCG 84R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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