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GMA 712T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

82,236 mi
Last recorded82,236 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMA 712T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,236 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 82,209 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 82,199 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 May 2019 81,037 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 81,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c/o high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,086 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 80,086 miles

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.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 79,373 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 79,371 miles

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?

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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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.

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