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XWE 183T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,737 mi
Last recorded72,737 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWE 183T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,737 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,723 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2012 72,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,507 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 72,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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XWE 183T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XWE 183T, 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 XWE 183T?

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What year was XWE 183T registered?

XWE 183T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XWE 183T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWE 183T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XWE 183T have outstanding finance?

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