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XMC 888N

1974 MG B GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,200 mi
Last recorded10,200 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMC 888N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 10,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle check strap split

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle check strap split

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 10,200 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle check strap split

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle check strap split

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 6,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 4,846 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 4,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 2,391 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 128 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 29 Mar 2016 127 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,250 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,008 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 81,405 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 77,999 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,663 miles

Nearside footbrake "lazy"

Propshaft rear universal joint worn

Pass 8 Mar 2006 76,328 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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XMC 888N is a 1974 MG B GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 XMC 888N, 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 52 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 XMC 888N registered?

XMC 888N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 22 August 1974.

Is XMC 888N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMC 888N shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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