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MGB 56S

1978 MG B GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,835 mi
Last recorded12,835 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 56S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 12,835 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear shackle bushes covered obscuring possible play / taking up possible play

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear leaf springs covered obscuring any possible breaks

Rear rear diff leaking oil

Rear slight play in prop shaft rear universal joint *not excessive*

anti freeze leak from water pump

slave cylinder flexi hose pipe perished *not leaking yet*

under body wax-oiled obscuring possible areas of corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2016 12,420 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear shackle bushes covered obscuring possible play / taking up possible play

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear leaf springs covered obscuring any possible breaks

Rear rear diff leaking oil

Rear slight play in prop shaft rear universal joint *not excessive*

anti freeze leak from water pump

slave cylinder flexi hose pipe perished *not leaking yet*

under body wax-oiled obscuring possible areas of corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,691 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear leaf springs rapped in oil based tape

high beam tell tale not working

rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,483 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 6,457 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 6,457 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 6,349 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 6,349 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,939 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 5,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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MGB 56S is a 1978 MG B GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MGB 56S, 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 MGB 56S registered?

MGB 56S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 27 January 1978.

Is MGB 56S safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 56S shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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