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NFC 254T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,765 mi
Last recorded56,765 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 254T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,765 miles

general condition of vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,704 miles

Slight corrosion to vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

slight corrosion to all outer body

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,342 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to all outer body

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,844 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear brakes squeeking

slight corrosion to body

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,102 miles

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)

slight corrosion to body

slight corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,400 miles

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

corrossion to o/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion to vehicle body

Fail 11 Aug 2010 54,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

corrossion to o/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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NFC 254T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NFC 254T, 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

How do I check the history of NFC 254T?

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What year was NFC 254T registered?

NFC 254T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is NFC 254T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFC 254T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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