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XDD 591S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

35,610 mi
Last recorded35,610 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDD 591S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2010 35,610 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,595 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front suspension bushes perished

Fail 5 Nov 2008 33,595 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front suspension bushes perished

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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XDD 591S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 XDD 591S, 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 XDD 591S?

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What year was XDD 591S registered?

XDD 591S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 20 February 1978.

Is XDD 591S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDD 591S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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