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GSC 871T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,016 mi
Last recorded82,016 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSC 871T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,016 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,847 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,847 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all four indicators (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,808 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 81,338 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,151 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 81,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 79,436 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 79,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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GSC 871T 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 76.9%.

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 GSC 871T, 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

How do I check the history of GSC 871T?

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What year was GSC 871T registered?

GSC 871T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 7 August 1978.

Is GSC 871T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSC 871T shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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