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XRF 57S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,999 mi
Last recorded75,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRF 57S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,999 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 75,999 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,829 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,787 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 75,775 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 75,642 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,513 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 75,513 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,347 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 75,332 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 75,090 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 74,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,219 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 74,187 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,243 miles

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 73,243 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XRF 57S registered?

XRF 57S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is XRF 57S safe to buy?

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