MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,606 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak from engine crank seal
Slight oil leak from rear diff seal
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak from engine crank seal
Slight oil leak from rear diff seal
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XLP 253S is a 1978 MG B GT in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 XLP 253S, 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.
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What year was XLP 253S registered?
XLP 253S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 14 February 1978.
Is XLP 253S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XLP 253S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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