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ARB 909T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARB 909T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,423 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2017 91,422 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general underside corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 91,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

floor pan corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,444 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,434 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,241 miles

fuel tank corroded

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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ARB 909T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ARB 909T, 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 ARB 909T registered?

ARB 909T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 5 August 1978.

Is ARB 909T safe to buy?

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