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XFK 500S

1978 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,854 mi
Last recorded77,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb GT68,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFK 500S
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 77,854 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 77,854 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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XFK 500S is a 1978 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 68,395 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XFK 500S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XFK 500S?

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What year was XFK 500S registered?

XFK 500S is a 1978 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is XFK 500S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFK 500S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFK 500S have outstanding finance?

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