MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper trunnion joint slight play
slight lift in n/s top trunnion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
slight lift in n/s top trunnion
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight corrsion in rear cross member
UNDER SIDE OF CAR IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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