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RFF 554T

1978 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFF 554T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,301 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,301 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear check straps snapped

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,284 miles

Offside Front floor is slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 80,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor is slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,704 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 79,674 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate offside and nearside (1.1.C.1e)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,540 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 79,540 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,345 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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RFF 554T is a 1978 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RFF 554T, 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 RFF 554T registered?

RFF 554T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is RFF 554T safe to buy?

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