MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
all 4 tyres perished
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to o/s chassis
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
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
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
rear propshaft u/j worn
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was BGN 889S registered?
BGN 889S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 April 1978.
Is BGN 889S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BGN 889S shows 12 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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