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XOR 717V

1979 MG B GT

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,613 mi
Last recorded48,613 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOR 717V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,613 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,333 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 37,681 miles

nearside rear hub binding slightly

offside front tyre wearing low

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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XOR 717V is a 1979 MG B GT in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XOR 717V, 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 XOR 717V?

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What year was XOR 717V registered?

XOR 717V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is XOR 717V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOR 717V shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XOR 717V have outstanding finance?

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