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XRJ 747S

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,528 mi
Last recorded37,528 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRJ 747S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,528 miles

Nearside Front inner wish bone bushes perished and worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front inner wish bone bushes perished and worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,308 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 37,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking pump/sender into tank (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,733 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 36,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,707 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight movement in nearside lower king pin trunnion crosspin

Pass 2 Dec 2005 36,390 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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XRJ 747S is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XRJ 747S, 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 XRJ 747S registered?

XRJ 747S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 2 June 1978.

Is XRJ 747S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRJ 747S shows 8 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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