MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front oil cooler leaking, but not excessively
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached axle support strap, retaining bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached axle support strap retaining nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front oil cooler leaking, but not excessively
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Upper Coolant leak thermostat housing ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c/o high (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside and offside lower front suspension bushes perished.
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the MG B GT?
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GMA 712T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 GMA 712T, 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 GMA 712T registered?
GMA 712T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is GMA 712T safe to buy?
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