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BLU 366T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,989 mi
Last recorded27,989 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLU 366T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,578 miles

Nearside front wiper split on the end

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle could do with under sealing

Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,785 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 25,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,834 miles

Rear diff leaking. light corrosion to body doors,wings,bonnet ect Engine oil leak O/S/F inner wing has a hole caused by corrosion but not with in 30cm of any brakes suspension ect

Fail 17 May 2017 24,830 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak

O/S/F inner wing has a hole caused by corrosion but not with in 30cm of any brakes suspension ect

Rear diff leaking

light corrosion to body doors,wings,bonnet ect

Pass 9 May 2016 23,936 miles

O/S/F wheel bearing starting to sound loud

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 23,936 miles

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

O/S/F wheel bearing starting to sound loud

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,483 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,308 miles

Aux belt frayed

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 18,308 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Aux belt frayed

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 16,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 14,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,008 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 10,149 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,212 miles

Exhaust emissions HC reading higher than normal, (920), CO noted at 0.53.

Fail 17 Jul 2006 8,204 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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BLU 366T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BLU 366T, 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.

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What year was BLU 366T registered?

BLU 366T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 August 1978.

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