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ATO 237T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 237T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 78,548 miles

rear exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 14 May 2012 78,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust mount deteriated

Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,432 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,167 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 55,146 miles

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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ATO 237T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ATO 237T, 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

How do I check the history of ATO 237T?

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What year was ATO 237T registered?

ATO 237T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is ATO 237T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATO 237T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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