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AKP 717T

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,023 mi
Last recorded5,023 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKP 717T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 5,023 miles

both king pins slight play

front windscreen has slight marks in view

Fail 30 Sep 2009 5,017 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

both king pins slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2007 5,012 miles

n/s/ and o/s sills holed and corroded.

slight play noted in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 29 Aug 2007 5,012 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s and o/s sills and floor holed and corroded.

sight play noted in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,984 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 4,984 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

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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AKP 717T is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AKP 717T, 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 AKP 717T registered?

AKP 717T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is AKP 717T safe to buy?

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