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XLO 12S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,510 mi
Last recorded76,510 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLO 12S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,510 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 76,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,456 miles

both f/lower wish/bone rubber bushes worn all 4

Pass 4 May 2012 74,122 miles

Oil leak

n/s outrigger/jacking point rusted.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,836 miles

area around n/s jacking point rusting

Pass 8 May 2010 71,761 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,354 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 71,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 71,150 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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XLO 12S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XLO 12S, 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

How do I check the history of XLO 12S?

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What year was XLO 12S registered?

XLO 12S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 27 February 1978.

Is XLO 12S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLO 12S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XLO 12S have outstanding finance?

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