MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle check straps broken
Rear Silencer deteriorated
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Castle rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle check straps broken
Rear Silencer deteriorated
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Castle rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Castle rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear silencer deteriorated
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened alot of surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened alot of surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split to cords (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split to cords (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split to cords (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split to cords (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all 4 tyres perished
play o/s inner steering arm
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all 4 tyres perished
play o/s inner steering arm
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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XWB 317T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 XWB 317T, 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 XWB 317T registered?
XWB 317T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is XWB 317T safe to buy?
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