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APE 856T

1978 MG B GT

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,088 mi
Last recorded87,088 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPE 856T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 87,088 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 87,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin has slight play present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill area has a hole present, not within 30 cm of anything structural .

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin has slight play present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 86,852 miles

both steering rack gaiters splitting

minor damage to nearside rear on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,617 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 86,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,057 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,246 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,100 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,098 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 84,038 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,671 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hazard warning lights flashing at an exessive rate

Fail 5 Oct 2013 83,655 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hazard warning lights flashing at an exessive rate

Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,615 miles

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

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

slight play in o/s kingpin

Fail 23 Jan 2012 83,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s handbrake slightly low effort

slight play in o/s kingpin

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front reg plate not standard

o/s/n/s sills slight corrosion at rear

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Fail 8 Oct 2009 73,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front reg plate not of a standard type

Pass 8 Oct 2009 73,974 miles

front reg plate not of a standard type

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in n/s kingpin close to excessive

slight play in o/s front kingpin

Pass 10 Jul 2007 56,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,971 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 64,971 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in o/s and n/s front trunion bushes

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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APE 856T is a 1978 MG B GT in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 APE 856T, 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 APE 856T registered?

APE 856T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 24 November 1978.

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