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ALU 55S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

25,389 mi
Last recorded25,389 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALU 55S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 25,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 24,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,817 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,955 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 22,954 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking carb flooding (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 22,686 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 22,685 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 22,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 22,068 miles

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Fail 23 May 2016 22,068 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 21 May 2015 21,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 21,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,313 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 21,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 23 May 2012 21,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 21,140 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,990 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,628 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear parking brake has low reading advise have checked

rear exhaut mountings cracked & perished

Pass 8 May 2009 17,088 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 16,695 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

coolant leak from heater valve & front hose

Pass 1 May 2007 16,360 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 16,360 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,729 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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ALU 55S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ALU 55S, 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 ALU 55S registered?

ALU 55S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is ALU 55S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALU 55S shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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