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AFG 479S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,249 mi
Last recorded50,249 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 479S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,249 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 50,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,006 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 50,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,669 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 49,669 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,170 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,233 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,804 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s castle plate holed by corrosion outside of any prescibed area

rear exhaust cotton reel mounts starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Sep 2014 47,804 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s castle plate holed by corrosion outside of any prescibed area

rear exhaust cotton reel mounts starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,774 miles

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

small amount of corrosion in outer sill and floor o/s/

Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight niose from rear brakes when wheels spun by hand

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,958 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 45,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,603 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 45,402 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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AFG 479S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow 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 AFG 479S, 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 AFG 479S?

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What year was AFG 479S registered?

AFG 479S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is AFG 479S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFG 479S shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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