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BAU 117T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,328 mi
Last recorded40,328 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAU 117T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 40,328 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 37,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes worn and perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes worn and perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,266 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 37,266 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,265 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 37,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,147 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 35,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,272 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 33,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,162 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,332 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,162 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,967 miles

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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BAU 117T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BAU 117T, 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 BAU 117T registered?

BAU 117T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is BAU 117T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAU 117T shows 18 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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