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1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,996 mi
Last recorded99,996 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 BUU
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,568 miles

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

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

nearside sill weak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,366 miles

Vehicle has slight body Corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2014 77,590 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,590 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,182 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,243 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 44,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

prop shaft bearing exssive play

Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,148 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 40,147 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 33,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 27,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 27,605 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 27,605 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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50 BUU is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 50 BUU, 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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50 BUU is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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