MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,802 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective lower arm mounts (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective lower arm mounts (2.5.A.4)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
stainless steel oversills fitted, it is not possible to check sills.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front floor corroded
offside jacking point corroded.
stainless steel oversills fitted, it is not possible to check sills.
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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GBV 229S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GBV 229S, 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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What year was GBV 229S registered?
GBV 229S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 24 February 1978.
Is GBV 229S safe to buy?
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