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XPC 248N

1974 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,644 mi
Last recorded95,644 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1974 MG B GT43,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPC 248N
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,644 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,463 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 94,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not lock under load (5.2.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,343 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 93,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,795 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,779 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,566 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,540 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 66,274 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 84,364 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 84,229 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,839 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 82,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 91,628 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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XPC 248N is a 1974 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1974 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,430 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 XPC 248N, 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 52 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 XPC 248N registered?

XPC 248N is a 1974 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is XPC 248N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPC 248N shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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