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XLC 544S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,307 mi
Last recorded91,307 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLC 544S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,307 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,208 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 91,208 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 90,862 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 90,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 90,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 90,335 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,783 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 89,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 May 2010 88,765 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 88,765 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 87,135 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,554 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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XLC 544S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLC 544S, 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 XLC 544S registered?

XLC 544S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 January 1978.

Is XLC 544S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLC 544S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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