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XUX 502S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,851 mi
Last recorded98,851 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 502S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 98,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,773 miles

Oil leak

o/s seat belt frayed

rear shock absorbers detioriated

Fail 2 Apr 2013 95,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s seat belt frayed

rear shock absorbers detioriated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,375 miles

front brake discs detioriated

n/s/r shock absorber detioriated

slight play n/s lower ball joint

Fail 21 Mar 2012 93,371 miles

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

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

front brake discs detioriated

n/s/r shock absorber detioriated

slight play n/s lower ball joint

Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,814 miles

both front brake discs corroding

propshaft front universal joint severely worn

Fail 22 Sep 2010 92,810 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs corroding

propshaft front universal joint severely worn

Pass 1 Jul 2006 92,306 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 92,306 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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XUX 502S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 XUX 502S, 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.

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What year was XUX 502S registered?

XUX 502S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 13 January 1978.

Is XUX 502S safe to buy?

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