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GHG 958S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,603 mi
Last recorded85,603 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHG 958S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING OR DIFF NOISE,SLIGHT.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,130 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,580 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,510 miles

Slight play in front prop shaft u/j

Fail 31 Mar 2011 78,507 miles

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

Slight play in front prop shaft u/j

Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,089 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 78,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,816 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 75,951 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GHG 958S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GHG 958S, 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 GHG 958S registered?

GHG 958S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 30 March 1978.

Is GHG 958S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHG 958S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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