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XKN 757S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,085 mi
Last recorded24,085 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKN 757S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 24,085 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 24,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,952 miles

corrosion appearing at lower front valance and along off/side lower edge of vehicle/sill and wings

n/side rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 23,946 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion appearing at lower front valance and along off/side lower edge of vehicle/sill and wings

exhaust rubber mounts and brackets deteriorated

n/side rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,652 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,786 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 13,462 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 9,953 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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XKN 757S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XKN 757S, 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 XKN 757S registered?

XKN 757S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 April 1978.

Is XKN 757S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKN 757S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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