MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Chip in zone A of windscreen
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front outer sill/wing corroding
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Chip in zone A of windscreen
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front outer sill/wing corroding
Offside rear inner wheel arch corroding
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XVG 1S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XVG 1S, 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 XVG 1S registered?
XVG 1S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 3 March 1978.
Is XVG 1S safe to buy?
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