MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front tyres badly perished
headlamp beam images poor
offside front wing corroded
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front tyres badly perished
headlamp beam images poor
offside front wing corroded
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
front tyres badly perished
offside front wheel bearing possibly very slightly rough
offside inner sill corroded not in prescribed areas
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
front tyres badly perished
offside front wheel bearing possibly very slightly rough
offside inner sill corroded not in prescribed areas
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
some corrosion outside prescribed areas
some play in both sides king pins
both inner and outer sills corroded not holed
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XVB 5 is a 1979 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 XVB 5, 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.
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What year was XVB 5 registered?
XVB 5 is a 1979 MG B GT, first registered on 20 September 1979.
Is XVB 5 safe to buy?
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