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XOJ 872T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,004 mi
Last recorded57,004 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOJ 872T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 57,004 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 57,004 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,891 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 56,881 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,429 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,702 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,266 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,819 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 49,805 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 49,803 miles

advise both front lower parts of wings slightly corroaded

advise sligth runout on both frnt and rear brakes

Fail 3 May 2008 49,778 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front lower parts of wings slightly corroaded

advise sligth runout on both frnt and rear brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2007 49,278 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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XOJ 872T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOJ 872T, 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 XOJ 872T registered?

XOJ 872T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is XOJ 872T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOJ 872T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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