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AJF 548T

1978 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,164 mi
Last recorded7,164 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb GT68,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 548T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 7,164 miles

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

exhaust touching body

near side rear bump stop seat corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 6,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,551 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 6,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 6,841 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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AJF 548T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 68,395 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJF 548T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJF 548T registered?

AJF 548T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is AJF 548T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJF 548T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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