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XLP 253S

1978 MG B GT

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,606 mi
Last recorded9,606 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLP 253S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 9,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 1,691 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 1,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,659 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 1,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Aug 2010 1,022 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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