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FAA 515S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,861 mi
Last recorded18,861 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 515S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 18,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,007 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,624 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 16,624 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 15,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2011 15,820 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 15,810 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 15,810 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 15,529 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 14,327 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 14,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 12,716 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 12,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery tray corroding badly

front to rear fuel pipes corroding badly

n/s/r suspension strap perishing badly

o/s/r floor corroding badly

Pass 11 May 2006 11,420 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 11,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight leak from exhaust manifold area.

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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FAA 515S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FAA 515S, 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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FAA 515S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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