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XTR 145V

1979 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,021 mi
Last recorded19,021 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1979 MG B GT52,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTR 145V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,533 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 9 Oct 2009 17,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,142 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,960 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2007 14,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 131,478 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 13,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 11,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 11,859 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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XTR 145V is a 1979 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 52,668 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 XTR 145V, 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 47 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XTR 145V registered?

XTR 145V is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is XTR 145V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTR 145V shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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