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ARA 366T

1978 MG B GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,424 mi
Last recorded97,424 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 366T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,556 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear differential has excessive backlash

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,009 miles

Excess backlash in rear differential

O/S/F Wheel Bearing has slight excess play

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,528 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 92,520 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,619 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,624 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,760 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 86,755 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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ARA 366T is a 1978 MG B GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ARA 366T, 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 ARA 366T registered?

ARA 366T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is ARA 366T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 366T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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