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AFJ 200T

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFJ 200T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,491 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,102 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 51,076 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

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 13 Jun 2016 50,351 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

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)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 50,351 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

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 25 Jun 2015 49,616 miles

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

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

slight noise in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,993 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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 22 Apr 2013 47,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,405 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,196 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 45,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,813 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,166 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,120 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,118 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,672 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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AFJ 200T is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AFJ 200T, 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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AFJ 200T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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