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BFK 303T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,933 mi
Last recorded61,933 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFK 303T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,933 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 61,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 61,733 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 61,625 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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BFK 303T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue 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 BFK 303T, 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 BFK 303T registered?

BFK 303T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BFK 303T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFK 303T 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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