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XDC 149S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,455 mi
Last recorded86,455 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDC 149S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,455 miles

difficult to check corrosion due to excessive undersealing

Pass 11 May 2015 86,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 86,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 85,747 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 85,548 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 85,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 85,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 84,769 miles

nrearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 20 May 2009 84,237 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 83,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 83,434 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 82,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 82,567 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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XDC 149S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XDC 149S, 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 XDC 149S?

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What year was XDC 149S registered?

XDC 149S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is XDC 149S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDC 149S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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