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AGK 50S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,437 mi
Last recorded16,437 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGK 50S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 16,437 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak engine and gearbox. ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 16,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak engine and gearbox. ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 14,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 13,730 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 12,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 12,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 11,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 10,035 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 10,035 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 8,206 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 8,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 5,872 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 5,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 2,722 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s rack end

start of corrosion n/s/f floor pan

Fail 18 Jan 2010 2,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s rack end

start of corrosion n/s/f floor pan

Pass 19 Feb 2009 809 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,535 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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AGK 50S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AGK 50S, 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 AGK 50S registered?

AGK 50S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 27 January 1978.

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