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XUV 453T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

3,597 mi
Last recorded3,597 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUV 453T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 3,597 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 3,162 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 1,222 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 1,193 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 866 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 65 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,822 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,070 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 92,233 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 90,269 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 90,268 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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XUV 453T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XUV 453T, 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 XUV 453T registered?

XUV 453T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XUV 453T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUV 453T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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