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XWJ 198T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,594 mi
Last recorded59,594 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWJ 198T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,160 miles

Both front top arm bushes perished

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 59,160 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front top arm bushes perished

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,898 miles

Rear tyres perihed

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 20 Jan 2016 58,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,535 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,162 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff pinion seal slight leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 57,727 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 57,727 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,725 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,725 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XWJ 198T?

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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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