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XNC 842S

1978 MG Mgbgt

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,405 mi
Last recorded49,405 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1978 MG Mgbgt76,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNC 842S
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,405 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 49,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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XNC 842S is a 1978 MG Mgbgt in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 76,950 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XNC 842S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XNC 842S?

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What year was XNC 842S registered?

XNC 842S is a 1978 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is XNC 842S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNC 842S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XNC 842S have outstanding finance?

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