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ANW 373S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,326 mi
Last recorded98,326 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANW 373S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,326 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of nearside outer sill. (5.2.6)

Brake servo assistance poor

Front brakes poor/ dont lock wheels.

Nearside dip beam didnt illuminate on initial check.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 96,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside quarter panel badly corroded at wheelarch.

Nearside quarter panel cracking away from sill and rear valance.

Offside handbrake low effort.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 96,096 miles

Nearside quarter panel badly corroded at wheelarch.

Nearside quarter panel cracking away from sill and rear valance.

Offside handbrake low effort.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,401 miles

Sharp corroded edges NSR wheelarch.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,803 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 89,803 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,392 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,931 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 85,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 82,313 miles

Car boiled during emissions test.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 82,313 miles

Car boiled during emissions test.

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,628 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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ANW 373S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ANW 373S, 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 ANW 373S registered?

ANW 373S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is ANW 373S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANW 373S shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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