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XOL 819T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

20,010 mi
Last recorded20,010 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOL 819T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,010 miles

battery security poor

offside lower kingpin has plkay

rear tyres aged and cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2014 20,010 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery security poor

offside lower kingpin has plkay

rear tyres aged and cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2014 20,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

chassis wqeakened by corossion

rear wheel bearings rough

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 819T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 819T, 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 819T registered?

XOL 819T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 7 December 1978.

Is XOL 819T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOL 819T shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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