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BGT 383S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,336 mi
Last recorded70,336 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 383S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 70,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 69,894 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 69,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 68,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 67,960 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 66,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 65,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 60,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,151 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 59,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 57,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,848 miles

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

Plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2006 53,555 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2005 52,490 miles

engine bottom hose cracked/leak

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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BGT 383S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BGT 383S, 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 BGT 383S?

You can check the full history of BGT 383S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BGT 383S registered?

BGT 383S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 16 June 1978.

Is BGT 383S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGT 383S shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGT 383S have outstanding finance?

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