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XCN 891T

1979 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,207 mi
Last recorded90,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCN 891T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,207 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,107 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 90,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,962 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,860 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 88,839 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,179 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 88,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush in chassis (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush in chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,969 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,043 miles

hand brake warning lamp not working

Fail 27 Jun 2013 87,022 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parkbrake dash light not working

n/s lifting point inadequate repair

n/s/f chassis corroded at drain hole

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,084 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,056 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 85,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,956 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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XCN 891T is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XCN 891T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCN 891T registered?

XCN 891T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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The MOT history for XCN 891T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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