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XJN 575S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,177 mi
Last recorded21,177 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJN 575S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 21,177 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,097 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 21,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,898 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 20,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front floor corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009 19,942 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front floor corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,287 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 18,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,015 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 18,015 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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XJN 575S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XJN 575S, 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 XJN 575S registered?

XJN 575S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is XJN 575S safe to buy?

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