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XWD 992S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,785 mi
Last recorded88,785 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWD 992S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 88,701 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2016 88,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 88,590 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear brake running tight but not binding

Fail 7 May 2015 88,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake running tight but not binding

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,511 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,187 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,989 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,303 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 86,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,747 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 85,201 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

no seat belts fitted in rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2007 84,343 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

near side jacking point corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,441 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 83,441 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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XWD 992S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWD 992S, 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 XWD 992S?

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What year was XWD 992S registered?

XWD 992S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 3 March 1978.

Is XWD 992S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWD 992S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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