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FAA 995S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,283 mi
Last recorded71,283 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 995S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,283 miles

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

Offside steering rack gaitor perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,905 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 70,876 miles

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

nearside front inner sill and inner wing corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 70,876 miles

nearside front inner sill and inner wing corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre perished

rear bumper corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 70,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre perished

rear bumper corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion in bottom of both doors

corrosion in offside front outer sill

nearside front floorpan chassis rail corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded

rear occasional seats fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2012 70,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 70,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 69,870 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,080 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,512 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 67,512 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,468 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 64,912 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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FAA 995S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 995S, 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 FAA 995S registered?

FAA 995S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 3 January 1978.

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