MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,594 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s wiper poor
o/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than n/s
o/s main beam came on when tapped
slight corrosion starting on metal brake pipes
slight fluctuation on rear brakes
wipers only operate on one speed and park function not working correctly
Both front top arm bushes perished
Oil leak
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Both front top arm bushes perished
Oil leak
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear tyres perihed
Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Rear tyres perihed
Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear diff pinion seal slight leak
slight gearbox oil leak
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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XWJ 198T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XWJ 198T, 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 XWJ 198T registered?
XWJ 198T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is XWJ 198T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XWJ 198T shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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