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XTT 688S

1978 MG GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,363 mi
Last recorded90,363 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 MG GT45,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTT 688S
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 90,363 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion bottom outer seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 86,413 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 86,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,619 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2013 82,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2012 81,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,044 miles

slight play in os inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Jun 2011 79,043 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in os inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 May 2010 77,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,104 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 72,484 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 72,298 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,447 miles

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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XTT 688S is a 1978 MG GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1978 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 45,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XTT 688S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XTT 688S registered?

XTT 688S is a 1978 MG GT, first registered on 28 April 1978.

Is XTT 688S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTT 688S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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