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XMP 669T

1978 MG B GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,551 mi
Last recorded7,551 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMP 669T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 7,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 7,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 7,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 4,521 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 4,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight free play in steering rack

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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XMP 669T is a 1978 MG B GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMP 669T, 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 XMP 669T?

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What year was XMP 669T registered?

XMP 669T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is XMP 669T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMP 669T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XMP 669T have outstanding finance?

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