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XRW 951S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,716 mi
Last recorded98,716 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRW 951S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,716 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,739 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 97,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,201 miles

steering lock does not engage

Fail 13 Jul 2015 97,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering lock does not engage.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 96,366 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering lock does not engage.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 94,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 93,456 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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XRW 951S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XRW 951S, 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 XRW 951S?

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What year was XRW 951S registered?

XRW 951S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 20 February 1978.

Is XRW 951S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRW 951S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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