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FCP 811S

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,234 mi
Last recorded60,234 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCP 811S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,234 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2008 60,203 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,203 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,130 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 60,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 59,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,928 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 59,839 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 59,838 miles

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

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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FCP 811S is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FCP 811S, 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 FCP 811S registered?

FCP 811S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 14 January 1978.

Is FCP 811S safe to buy?

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