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BJA 779T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,350 mi
Last recorded5,350 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 779T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 5,350 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

under sill covering underside of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2016 5,092 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 5,092 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 4,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in o/s front tyre

slight play in both front kingpin upper bearings

slight play in n/s track rod end

vehicle floor covered by underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,959 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

slight play in both front kingpin upper bearings

slight play in n/s track rod end

vehicle floor covered by underseal

Pass 19 May 2011 4,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front brake hose corroded

rear fuel pipe damp

underside covered by underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2010 4,578 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

noted - under body covered by underseal

welding repairs noted throughout under vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2009 4,373 miles

Hand brake pull lever getting long in travel

Much of the under has had minor welding restoration work carried out.

Nail in offside front tyre

Only two front seat belts fitted.

Please note all uspension levels hav e been lowered.

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 4,373 miles

Hand brake pull lever getting long in travel

Much of the under has had minor welding restoration work carried out.

Nail in offside front tyre

Only two front seat belts fitted.

Please note all uspension levels hav e been lowered.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 3,650 miles

all floor areas have had weld repairs

Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,871 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,209 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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BJA 779T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJA 779T, 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 BJA 779T registered?

BJA 779T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 December 1978.

Is BJA 779T safe to buy?

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