MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nsf slight up and down in king pin
rear metal brake pipes on axel corroaded
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight lift in both front king pins
drivers seat belt a little frayed
offside rear inner sill rusty
slight lift in nearside front suspension trunion
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
drivers seat belt a little frayed
offside rear inner sill rusty
slight lift in nearside front suspension trunion
How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?
Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
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APJ 278T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APJ 278T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was APJ 278T registered?
APJ 278T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 4 January 1979.
Is APJ 278T safe to buy?
The MOT history for APJ 278T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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