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BDU 900T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,374 mi
Last recorded44,374 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDU 900T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 44,374 miles

under sealed underside

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,028 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside covered over in underseal

Fail 29 May 2014 43,939 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil not allowing full inspection of components

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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BDU 900T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BDU 900T, 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 BDU 900T?

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What year was BDU 900T registered?

BDU 900T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BDU 900T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDU 900T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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