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XON 738T

1979 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,855 mi
Last recorded28,855 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXON 738T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,855 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 28,855 miles

Offside Outer Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,754 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,756 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 28,749 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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XON 738T is a 1979 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 XON 738T, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XON 738T?

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What year was XON 738T registered?

XON 738T is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 22 February 1979.

Is XON 738T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XON 738T shows 6 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.

Does XON 738T have outstanding finance?

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