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BHP 170T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,507 mi
Last recorded99,507 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 170T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,507 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,741 miles

nearside front king pin slight movement

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

nearside rear wheel bearing slight rough

offside front king pin slight movement

offside front tyre slight cracking

offside rear tyre slight cracking

offside rear wheel bearing slight rough

Fail 17 Jul 2012 98,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bolt in alternator missing

nearside front king pin slight movement

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

nearside rear wheel bearing slight rough

offside front king pin slight movement

offside front tyre slight cracking

offside rear tyre slight cracking

offside rear wheel bearing slight rough

Pass 28 May 2011 98,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight freeplay in both steering rack ends

Fail 28 May 2011 98,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight freeplay in both steering rack ends

Pass 2 Jun 2009 96,726 miles

slight deteration to no plates

slight lift to front king pins

Pass 8 Apr 2008 96,523 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 96,523 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2006 95,610 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 94,951 miles

offside rear brake sticking slightly

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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BHP 170T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BHP 170T, 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 BHP 170T registered?

BHP 170T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BHP 170T safe to buy?

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