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AKV 744S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,378 mi
Last recorded30,378 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKV 744S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 30,378 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 30,378 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 30,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 29,254 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 29,244 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure free play between UJ clamp and shaft. (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 29,041 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,523 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight wear

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,111 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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AKV 744S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AKV 744S, 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 AKV 744S registered?

AKV 744S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 6 July 1978.

Is AKV 744S safe to buy?

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