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XOG 717T

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,272 mi
Last recorded82,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOG 717T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2017 82,272 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2016 81,877 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2015 80,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,983 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,682 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 79,071 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 79,071 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 78,195 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,810 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 76,586 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 74,704 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 73,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,728 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 72,728 miles

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

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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XOG 717T is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XOG 717T, 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 XOG 717T registered?

XOG 717T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 15 November 1978.

Is XOG 717T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOG 717T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XOG 717T have outstanding finance?

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