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XFB 689T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,061 mi
Last recorded98,061 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFB 689T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 98,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 97,717 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 97,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,928 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 96,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,126 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,569 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 92,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,905 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 91,905 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 91,343 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 91,343 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,151 miles

O/S headlamp output reduced, reflector tarnished.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 90,680 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2008 90,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2007 90,273 miles

Alternator misaligned. †N/S/F tyre losing pressure.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 90,273 miles

Alternator misaligned. †N/S/F tyre losing pressure.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 89,715 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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XFB 689T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XFB 689T, 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.

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What year was XFB 689T registered?

XFB 689T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 8 September 1978.

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