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GPT 397S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,074 mi
Last recorded91,074 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPT 397S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,498 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper trunnion joint slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,245 miles

slight lift in n/s top trunnion

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,245 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

slight lift in n/s top trunnion

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,164 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrsion in rear cross member

Pass 15 Sep 2010 89,886 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 89,390 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 88,249 miles

UNDER SIDE OF CAR IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 5 Apr 2007 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 84,018 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s handbrake weak

n/s/r brake weak

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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GPT 397S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GPT 397S, 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 GPT 397S registered?

GPT 397S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 13 July 1978.

Is GPT 397S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPT 397S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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