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XDG 83S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,071 mi
Last recorded16,071 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDG 83S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 16,071 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 15,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 15,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 15,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 14,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,564 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 14,559 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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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XDG 83S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XDG 83S, 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 XDG 83S?

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What year was XDG 83S registered?

XDG 83S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 3 March 1978.

Is XDG 83S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDG 83S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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