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XEP 970T

1979 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,971 mi
Last recorded97,971 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEP 970T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 97,971 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,621 miles

slight weep from o/s/f damper

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,594 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f king pin assembly

Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,594 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in o/s/f king pin assembly

Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,415 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,399 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f king pin has slight lift

o/s/f steering arm has slight play and noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,901 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 75,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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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XEP 970T is a 1979 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 XEP 970T, 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

How do I check the history of XEP 970T?

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What year was XEP 970T registered?

XEP 970T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 21 February 1979.

Is XEP 970T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEP 970T shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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