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XPV 12S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,173 mi
Last recorded52,173 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPV 12S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 52,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,128 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 52,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 52,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 52,068 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,141 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 48,824 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,278 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,155 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,085 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 18 Jul 2008 37,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 36,797 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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XPV 12S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XPV 12S, 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 XPV 12S registered?

XPV 12S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 23 January 1978.

Is XPV 12S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPV 12S shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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