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FGJ 77T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,790 mi
Last recorded76,790 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 77T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 76,790 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 76,780 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,541 miles

Offside Front bump stop deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2016 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play bearing (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play bearing (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front bump stop deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,143 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 46,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 74,989 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 74,710 miles

hazard lights flashing speed high

rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

slight play in front suspension joints

venicle heavily undersealed

Fail 2 May 2012 74,710 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

1 of 2 nearside registration plate lamps not working

hazard lights flashing speed high

rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

slight play in front suspension joints

venicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,497 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

advise a steering and suspension grease up

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 74,458 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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FGJ 77T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FGJ 77T, 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 FGJ 77T registered?

FGJ 77T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 28 September 1978.

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