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AGP 811S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,432 mi
Last recorded25,432 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGP 811S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2017 25,432 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced both (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 19,935 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 15,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 157,479 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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AGP 811S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AGP 811S, 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 AGP 811S registered?

AGP 811S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is AGP 811S safe to buy?

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