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RFN 608S

1978 MG B GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,855 mi
Last recorded81,855 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFN 608S
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,855 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) and rubbing shock absorber (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside washer jet not hitting screen

reverse lamp on

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

wipers smeering screen

Pass 23 May 2014 81,528 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 81,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,400 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,332 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,549 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 62,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 58,589 miles

corrosion in n/s/f floor area and o/s jacking point

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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RFN 608S is a 1978 MG B GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RFN 608S, 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 RFN 608S registered?

RFN 608S is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 3 January 1978.

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