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20 VCX

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

428 mi
Last recorded428 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 VCX
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 428 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 158 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,484 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,296 miles

Central Front Coolant leak slight ()

Central Front Oil leak slight ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 80,998 miles

Nearside Front one seat base bolt loose

Nearside Front washer blocked but drivers providing enough fluid

Offside Front track rod end boot pinholed

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal flexible pipe has slight bulge /leak of fluid

emmision advise obtained from (b. beswick qc )

emmission not reading due to vehicle running very lean seek further advise equipment tested on other vehicles ok

various points of surface rust under vehicle (heavy underseal)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,533 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed obscuring underside inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,033 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 80,033 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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20 VCX is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 20 VCX, 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 20 VCX registered?

20 VCX is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is 20 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 VCX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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