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XJO 355R

1976 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

46,331 mi
Last recorded46,331 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1976 MG B GT51,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJO 355R
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 46,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 46,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,759 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 45,759 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 45,282 miles

Offside Rear axle strap broken

Fail 3 May 2016 45,282 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear axle strap broken

Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,829 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 17 Jun 2015 44,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

advise condition of rear gearbox mounts

Fail 31 Mar 2014 44,180 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

advise condition of rear gearbox mounts

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,343 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,544 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,296 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 23,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,729 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 20,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,564 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 17,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,684 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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XJO 355R is a 1976 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1976 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,848 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 XJO 355R, 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 50 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 XJO 355R registered?

XJO 355R is a 1976 MG B GT, first registered on 21 September 1976.

Is XJO 355R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJO 355R shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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