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KHG 383T

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,892 mi
Last recorded9,892 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHG 383T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 9,892 miles

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

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

both front suspension bump stops missing.

some corrosion under side.

some lift in near side front kingpin and trunion.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,297 miles

all suspension bump stops missing.

corrosion in offside A post.

some corrosion in chassis.

Pass 19 May 2010 7,673 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 7,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

passenger side rear check strap starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 May 2009 6,708 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 6,708 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

check strap on nearside rear axel broken.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,020 miles

coolant leak noted.

n/s/r spring front mount sercuring bolt/sping washer displacing.

parking brake requires adjustment.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 6,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

coolant leak noted.

n/s/r spring front mount sercuring bolt/sping washer displacing.

parking brake requires adjustment.

Pass 4 May 2007 4,880 miles

n/s and o/s inner sill corroded.

parking brake requires adjustment

slight fraying noted on o/s/f seat belt.

Fail 3 May 2007 4,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

n/s and o/s inner sill corroded.

n/s/r boot hinge missing.

parking brake requires adjustment.

slight fraying noted on o/s/f seat belt.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 3,240 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 3,210 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 383T is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 383T, 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 KHG 383T registered?

KHG 383T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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