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XWO 110T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

7,351 mi
Last recorded7,351 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWO 110T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 7,351 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 6,189 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 5,383 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 4,943 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 4,081 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 2,588 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 2,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 1,725 miles

Offside Front Upper axle king pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 515 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,457 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,434 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,618 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,047 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,465 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres side wall deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 11,496 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 10,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2008 9,209 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,209 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 9,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 8,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

osf engine mounting wearing

rear diff leaking fluid

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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XWO 110T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XWO 110T, 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

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What year was XWO 110T registered?

XWO 110T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 20 November 1978.

Is XWO 110T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWO 110T shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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