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BGP 791S

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,448 mi
Last recorded54,448 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGP 791S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,448 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,713 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,767 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play/lift in n/s/f suspension component.........

play/lift in o/s/f suspension component.........

Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play/lift in n/s/f suspension component.........

play/lift in o/s/f suspension component.........

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,248 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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BGP 791S is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BGP 791S, 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 BGP 791S registered?

BGP 791S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is BGP 791S safe to buy?

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