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XCP 626V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,164 mi
Last recorded7,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCP 626V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 7,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind impact bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear half shaft movement

hazard lights innop

Pass 10 Jul 2020 6,880 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Half shaft bearing has slight play

Rear Bumper impact panel badly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 6,869 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side lamps only come on with dip beam lights (4.2.3 (c))

Emission control equipment obviously defective Cannot pass CO test. (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Half shaft bearing has slight play

Rear Bumper impact panel badly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 6,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 6,168 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 5,326 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

LOT OF PLAY IN REAR AXLE

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 5,326 miles

LOT OF PLAY IN REAR AXLE

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 99,636 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER BUT PLENTY OF RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake relay lever inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CLUTCH HOSE LEAKING

STAINING ON TANK BY SENDER UNIT NOT WET

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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XCP 626V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XCP 626V, 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 XCP 626V registered?

XCP 626V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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