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XPL 497T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,583 mi
Last recorded55,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPL 497T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,583 miles

Hydraulic clutch flexible pipe badly perished

Nearside Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 55,577 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Hydraulic clutch flexible pipe badly perished

Nearside Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,459 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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XPL 497T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 XPL 497T, 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 XPL 497T registered?

XPL 497T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 14 June 1978.

Is XPL 497T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPL 497T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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