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GTU 198T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,808 mi
Last recorded15,808 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTU 198T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 15,808 miles

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 15,789 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 13,923 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Front and rear suspensions bushes poor.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 13,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Front and rear suspensions bushes poor.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,977 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 11,902 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 11,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,480 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age.

Slight play in both lower suspension arm lower ball joints.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,664 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,659 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,908 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 5,031 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,986 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 1,237 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 1,131 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 99,055 miles

Front brake pads low.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,470 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,478 miles

n/s washer jet not working

slight leak on exhaust where downpipes go from 2 into 1

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,636 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 90,636 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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GTU 198T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GTU 198T, 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 GTU 198T registered?

GTU 198T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 4 September 1978.

Is GTU 198T safe to buy?

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