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MOS 743T

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,645 mi
Last recorded41,645 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOS 743T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 41,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 41,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 40,434 miles

rear axle support straps perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight play at trunnions (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight play at trunnions (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 39,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 39,515 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 39,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight leak rear offside shock absorber

Fail 15 May 2014 39,023 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight leak rear offside shock absorber

Pass 9 May 2013 38,515 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nsf tyre deteriorated

nsr tyre deteriorated

osf tyre deteriorated

osr tyre deteriorated inner sidewall

Pass 10 May 2012 37,380 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 36,473 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 35,407 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 May 2010 35,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,164 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,520 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 31,551 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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MOS 743T is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MOS 743T, 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 MOS 743T registered?

MOS 743T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 6 November 1978.

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