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AEF 377T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,447 mi
Last recorded13,447 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEF 377T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,447 miles

All brake ferrules corroding

All suspension bushes cracked & perished

All suspension components corroding

All tyres cracked & perished

Bulk head corroding

Front & rear number plate deteriorating

Offside front floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside front wheel arch corroded but not considered structual

Various oil weeps

Pass 3 Nov 2014 13,444 miles

Both front upper and lower suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated

Exhaust rear silencer hanger deteriorated

Nearside rear axle strap broken

Offside front floor pan corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 31 Oct 2014 13,444 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front upper and lower suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated

Exhaust rear silencer hanger deteriorated

Nearside rear axle strap broken

Offside front floor pan corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,438 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Front suspension bushes pereshed

Nearside rear axle support strap broken

Radiator in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Various oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2012 13,435 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Front suspension bushes pereshed

Nearside rear axle support strap broken

Nearside wing mirror missing

Radiator in slight poor condition

Slight play in both front king pins

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,428 miles

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

N/S axle check strap broken

O/S Axle check strap deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2009 11,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front + rear no plates starting to deteriorate

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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AEF 377T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AEF 377T, 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

How do I check the history of AEF 377T?

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What year was AEF 377T registered?

AEF 377T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is AEF 377T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEF 377T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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