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MBV 114T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,280 mi
Last recorded71,280 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 114T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 71,280 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,271 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,248 miles

play in n/s+o/s king pins

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,202 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,158 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to bumper panel

Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 71,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,994 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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MBV 114T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MBV 114T, 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 MBV 114T registered?

MBV 114T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 22 September 1978.

Is MBV 114T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBV 114T shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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