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BLA 553S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,797 mi
Last recorded147,797 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 553S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2017 147,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 145,781 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 143,461 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 140,471 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 137,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,750 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,600 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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BLA 553S 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 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 BLA 553S, 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 BLA 553S registered?

BLA 553S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is BLA 553S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLA 553S shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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