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ABC 31T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,532 mi
Last recorded92,532 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 31T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,532 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 92,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,503 miles

undersealed

Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,503 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

undersealed

Pass 25 May 2006 92,057 miles

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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ABC 31T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ABC 31T, 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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What year was ABC 31T registered?

ABC 31T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is ABC 31T safe to buy?

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