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BGN 889S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,514 mi
Last recorded21,514 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGN 889S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 21,514 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 21,511 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,719 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 18,750 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

corrosion around windscreen scuttle panel/ A posts

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle

nearside rear tyre perrished

slight bind on both front brakes

slight play in both front kingpins

Fail 20 Oct 2011 18,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

corrosion around windscreen scuttle panel/ A posts

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle

nearside rear tyre perrished

slight bind on both front brakes

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,138 miles

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

corrosion to o/s chassis

Fail 4 Oct 2010 18,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to o/s chassis

Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,525 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front and rear brake imbalance

general welding repairs

knock and play in offside steering rack

radiator support unsoldered

Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,769 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

all brakes slightly binding

both sides outer sills and rear wings corroded

front brake imbalance

general corrosion

rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,650 miles

rear propshaft u/j worn

Fail 31 Jul 2007 15,648 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s rack gaiter perished

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,544 miles

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

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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BGN 889S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BGN 889S, 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 BGN 889S registered?

BGN 889S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 April 1978.

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