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KUY 123T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,807 mi
Last recorded61,807 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUY 123T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,741 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 60,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire from pump union (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear castle rail rusting

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front castle rail rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2016 30,248 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 30,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 30,180 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 20 May 2015 57,461 miles

n/s o/s slight corrosion in sills

Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,461 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTY RUSTY

N/S/F SLIGHT PLAY IN KINGPIN

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

O/S ENGINE SLIGHTY DETERIORATED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BRAKE PEDAL

Pass 27 Nov 2013 54,316 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 52,277 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,277 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,107 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,353 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 46,353 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,869 miles

Both rear tyres beginging to crack up due to age.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,006 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 32,088 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 May 2007 32,088 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 28,694 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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KUY 123T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KUY 123T, 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 KUY 123T registered?

KUY 123T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 11 October 1978.

Is KUY 123T safe to buy?

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