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KHG 347T

1978 MG B GT

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHG 347T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,151 miles

rear brake effort low on n/s/r

slight corrosion / tenderness to both sill/floor areas

slight play in front steering & suspension joints

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,701 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sill corroded osr

Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,217 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

outer sill corroded osr

Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,469 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,469 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 85,833 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,211 miles

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

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

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

both inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,644 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread

corrosion to both side outer sills

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,618 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

both rear brakes binding slightly

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sills

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,783 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 80,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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KHG 347T is a 1978 MG B GT in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KHG 347T, 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 KHG 347T registered?

KHG 347T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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The MOT history for KHG 347T shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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