MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Reflector slightly deteriorated on interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Reflector slightly deteriorated on interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Striker slightly insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight wear on edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Backing deteriorated on interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Backing deteriorated on interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Lock tabs not peened over on offside front brake caliper
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front service brake application just ok
Fuel pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding slightly
Nearside rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside rear tyre cracking
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing (2.5.A.4)
Front service brake application just ok
Fuel pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding slightly
Nearside rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside rear tyre cracking
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
car seems to have been off the road for some time [underside very rusty /corroded + been welded in many areas ]
steering rack mounts very worn
steering very stiff to turn
suspension areas very rusty
wear in off/near side lower swivel joints
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake discs very rusty/corroded
car seems to have been off the road for some time underside very rusty/corrode + been welded in many areas
rear springs very rusty/corroded
steering very stiff to turn
wear in near/off side lower suspension swivel joints
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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XRF 57S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 XRF 57S, 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.
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XRF 57S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1978.
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