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FOM 378V

1980 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,015 mi
Last recorded79,015 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 MG B GT53,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOM 378V
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 79,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant stains around bottom of radiator

oil stains around power steering components

oil stains bottom of engine level ok

Pass 19 Apr 2024 78,596 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 78,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 77,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box rubber splitting

Fail 22 Apr 2022 77,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box rubber splitting

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2019 77,325 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,232 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,581 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 76,579 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,508 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 76,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,419 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 May 2012 76,283 miles

engine oil leaks

main beam tell tail in-op

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,011 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 76,006 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gear box wet in oil

Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,919 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 75,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 75,610 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 75,408 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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FOM 378V is a 1980 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 53,854 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 FOM 378V, 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 46 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FOM 378V registered?

FOM 378V is a 1980 MG B GT, first registered on 1 July 1980.

Is FOM 378V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOM 378V shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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