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ARR 202T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,514 mi
Last recorded4,514 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 202T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 4,514 miles

unable to check body sills for rust due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2014 4,514 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 4,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check body sills for rust as covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,427 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

body sill covers fitted so unable check for corrosion.

o/ rear tyre wall starting to bulge

Fail 11 Jun 2012 4,417 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 4,102 miles

rear tyres starting to crack and at 3mm

Fail 15 Jun 2011 4,102 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres starting to crack and at 3mm

Pass 23 Jun 2010 3,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers fitted to body sills .unable to check for rust.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 3,424 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers fitted to body sills .unable to check for rust.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 2,533 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished, but cords or ply not exposed.

General corrosion offside and nearside rear chassis and nearside rear quarter panel.

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 2,532 miles

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

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

Both front and nearside rear tyres perished, but cords or ply not exposed.

General corrosion offside and nearside rear chassis and nearside rear quarter panel.

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 99,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 99,697 miles

headlamp switch sticky

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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ARR 202T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ARR 202T, 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.

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What year was ARR 202T registered?

ARR 202T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is ARR 202T safe to buy?

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