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XJT 196B

1975 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,368 mi
Last recorded13,368 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1975 MG B GT46,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJT 196B
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 13,368 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,132 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 8,092 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 4,897 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 4,832 miles

PROPSHAFT LOOSE ON BOTH FLANGES

Fail 21 Feb 2013 4,832 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PROPSHAFT LOOSE ON BOTH FLANGES

Pass 24 Feb 2012 4,496 miles

rear exhaust mountings breaking up.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 3,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 3,389 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 1,848 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 49 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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XJT 196B is a 1975 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 46,418 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 XJT 196B, 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 51 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 XJT 196B registered?

XJT 196B is a 1975 MG B GT, first registered on 30 June 1975.

Is XJT 196B safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJT 196B shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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