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XDU 86S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,943 mi
Last recorded27,943 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDU 86S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 27,943 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 27,943 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,443 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,149 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,376 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 14,427 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 12,760 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 12,760 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2009 8,402 miles

hazard warning lamps flashing slightly quicker than the direction indicators

strap from offside rear leaf spring to body of car seperating

Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,342 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 8,342 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 7,200 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2005 5,862 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK †O/SIDE FRONT BUMP STOP MISSING †N/SIDE FRONT BUMP STOP LOOSE †BATTERY BOX CORRODED BATTERY LOOSE †BODY ;CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION CORRODED

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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XDU 86S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDU 86S, 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

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What year was XDU 86S registered?

XDU 86S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is XDU 86S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDU 86S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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