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XVS 303S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,919 mi
Last recorded48,919 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 303S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,919 miles

both engine mounts split

front discs corroded

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit + worn on outer edge

slight engine oil leaks

slight gearbox oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,835 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,330 miles

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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XVS 303S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVS 303S, 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

How do I check the history of XVS 303S?

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What year was XVS 303S registered?

XVS 303S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 March 1978.

Is XVS 303S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVS 303S shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVS 303S have outstanding finance?

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