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PFU 290S

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFU 290S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 98,292 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,955 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 96,955 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 95,552 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 95,552 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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PFU 290S is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PFU 290S, 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 PFU 290S?

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What year was PFU 290S registered?

PFU 290S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is PFU 290S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFU 290S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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