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ANF 515T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,363 mi
Last recorded53,363 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANF 515T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 53,363 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 52,961 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,772 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,551 miles

Advise attention, slight play in n/s/r hub.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 52,551 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Advise attention, slight play in n/s/r hub.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 52,539 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Heater hose split.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 52,437 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general corrosion under car

Fail 15 Mar 2007 52,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 52,298 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 52,298 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear inner upper wheel arches slightly corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play in it

o/s slight play in the steering rack

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play in it

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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ANF 515T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ANF 515T, 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.

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ANF 515T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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