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FBC 311T

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,638 mi
Last recorded7,638 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBC 311T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 7,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed stopping full inspection of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2024 5,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 3,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 549 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 99,288 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 99,288 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,926 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 98,926 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,499 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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FBC 311T is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBC 311T, 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 FBC 311T registered?

FBC 311T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 September 1978.

Is FBC 311T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBC 311T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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