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XOL 475T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,433 mi
Last recorded22,433 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOL 475T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 22,433 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,320 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,779 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 19,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,945 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 18,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,199 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 18,152 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 18,057 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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XOL 475T 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 63.6%.

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 XOL 475T, 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 XOL 475T registered?

XOL 475T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 22 December 1978.

Is XOL 475T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOL 475T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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