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FHD 40S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,826 mi
Last recorded31,826 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHD 40S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,826 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,934 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,327 miles

ADVISE ATTN FUEL PIPES LOOSE AT REAR,

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,078 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,686 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small cracks on tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,625 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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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FHD 40S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FHD 40S, 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

How do I check the history of FHD 40S?

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What year was FHD 40S registered?

FHD 40S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is FHD 40S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHD 40S shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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