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XMH 111T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,441 mi
Last recorded47,441 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMH 111T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 47,441 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,364 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,322 miles

Front both side body or chassis has corrosion but not with in 30cm of any mountings

Fail 20 Feb 2017 47,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front both side body or chassis has corrosion but not with in 30cm of any mountings

Fail 14 Jul 2015 47,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,254 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,148 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,058 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,045 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 47,045 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,027 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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XMH 111T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XMH 111T, 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 XMH 111T registered?

XMH 111T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is XMH 111T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMH 111T shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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