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MBV 795T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,520 mi
Last recorded39,520 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 795T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,843 miles

slight play in both front suspension king pins

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 23 Sep 2015 38,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.061 (7.3.B.1a)

slight play in both front suspension king pins

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,756 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight lift in front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Sep 2014 38,756 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight lift in front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehical heaverly under sealed

Fail 18 Sep 2013 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehical heaverly under sealed

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,672 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

emissions carried out at 2000rpm

extensive welding repairs carried out

n/s rear wheel stiff to turn

o/s rear inner wing and n/s chassis corroded

slight lift in both king pins

Fail 5 Sep 2012 37,671 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

emissions carried out at 2000rpm

extensive welding repairs carried out

o/s rear inner wing and n/s chassis corroded

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,335 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.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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MBV 795T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MBV 795T, 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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MBV 795T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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