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FGO 170T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,142 mi
Last recorded49,142 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGO 170T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 47,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,825 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres small perish

small bind offside front brake

Fail 10 Jul 2010 45,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,019 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 44,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 26 May 2009 43,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,112 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 42,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 40,262 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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FGO 170T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FGO 170T, 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 FGO 170T registered?

FGO 170T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 3 November 1978.

Is FGO 170T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGO 170T shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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