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XPN 628S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,259 mi
Last recorded75,259 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPN 628S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 75,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to nearside front of floor pan

Pass 3 May 2007 75,115 miles

Dampness to front suspension units

General under surface corrosion

Inner sills have been welded

N/S/F inner sill / out rigger corroded and holed

Outer sill covered by chrome covers, sills not checked

Play to both ends of steering rack

Fail 3 May 2007 75,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Dampness to both front suspension units.

General underbody surface rust

N/S/F inner sill / outrgger corroded and holed

Outter sills covered by chrome covers, unable to see sills.

Play to both ends of steering rack

welding repairs to inners sills.

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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XPN 628S 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 66.7%.

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 XPN 628S, 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

How do I check the history of XPN 628S?

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What year was XPN 628S registered?

XPN 628S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is XPN 628S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPN 628S shows 3 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.

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