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AFD 519S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,288 mi
Last recorded23,288 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFD 519S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 23,288 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front suspension trunnions and king pins assembly have excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from both rear hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 22,254 miles

Possible slight play in front suspension bushes?

Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 21,519 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 21,506 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,873 miles

oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,376 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,126 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 19,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 18,974 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,510 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,364 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 17,364 miles

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

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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AFD 519S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFD 519S, 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 AFD 519S registered?

AFD 519S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is AFD 519S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFD 519S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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