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HRN 494S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,114 mi
Last recorded69,114 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRN 494S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 69,114 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 67,616 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 67,100 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak bad but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak bad but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack ends ()

vehicle chassis/underbody/suspension components/brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody has been waxoyled but no signs of excessive corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes undersealed

inner sills and floor covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,042 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,008 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,957 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,910 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,695 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,371 miles

advise petrol smell at rear of car but no leaks found

Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 66,070 miles

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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HRN 494S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HRN 494S, 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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HRN 494S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 May 1978.

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