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NHG 379T

1978 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHG 379T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 82,396 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 80,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 75,193 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,157 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,128 miles

All four tyres perished to side wall.

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,790 miles

o/s/front track rod end gaiter deteriorating

o/s/front,n/s/front and o/s/rear side walls slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,454 miles

o/s/f,n/s/f and o/s rear tyres side walls slightly perished

o/s/front track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,328 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 74,012 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s rear service brake reading low

o/s front and rear tyres side walls perrished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,491 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,102 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,033 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,931 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 72,903 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 72,363 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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NHG 379T is a 1978 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NHG 379T, 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 NHG 379T registered?

NHG 379T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 18 December 1978.

Is NHG 379T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHG 379T shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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