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FYB 353T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,689 mi
Last recorded50,689 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYB 353T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,677 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,637 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,495 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 50,481 miles

Rear shock absorbers damp.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 50,481 miles

Rear shock absorbers damp.

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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FYB 353T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FYB 353T, 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 FYB 353T registered?

FYB 353T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 17 November 1978.

Is FYB 353T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYB 353T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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