MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive minor at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive minor at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Oil leak
ignition barrel faulty
nearside front upper inner wheel arch/inner wing badly corroded
nearside rear fog light starting to fade
offside base of windscreen pillar excessively corroded
offside inner door handle insecure
offside rear fog light faded and showing a white light to the rear
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FGK 859T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 FGK 859T, 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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How do I check the history of FGK 859T?
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What year was FGK 859T registered?
FGK 859T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 27 October 1978.
Is FGK 859T safe to buy?
The MOT history for FGK 859T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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