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7298 BH

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,449 mi
Last recorded68,449 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7298 BH
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar "D" bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill before rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,148 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,837 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,233 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 65,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 64,737 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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7298 BH is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 7298 BH, 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 7298 BH registered?

7298 BH is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 February 1978.

Is 7298 BH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7298 BH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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